salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Buffalo to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,932
$1,397
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,121
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$53,969
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$164,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
95.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$1,622
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$99
👥 People living there
979,539
276,854
Commute to work
23.7 min
19.9 min
College degree
59.6%
31.2%
Own their home
43.4%
43%
Below poverty line
12%
26%
Unemployment
4.7%
7.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | Buffalo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $46,580 | +71% in Buffalo |
| Electrician | $60,390 | $77,930 | +29% in Buffalo |
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $74,470 | +27% in Buffalo |
| Carpenter | $50,260 | $63,500 | +26% in Buffalo |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,270 | $76,490 | +25% in Buffalo |
| Dental Hygienist | $105,480 | $82,470 | -22% in Buffalo |
| Plumber | $62,810 | $72,230 | +15% in Buffalo |
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $130,800 | -15% in Buffalo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Buffalo cheaper to live in?
Austin and Buffalo cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Buffalo to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $58,641 a year gives the same standard of living in Buffalo.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Buffalo?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $53,969 in Buffalo, 87% more in Austin.