salaryBuffalo is 5% cheaperBased 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
$2,018
$1,397
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,121
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$53,969
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$164,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
95.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$1,622
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$99
👥 People living there
411,986
276,854
Commute to work
23.6 min
19.9 min
College degree
23.6%
31.2%
Own their home
60.6%
43%
Below poverty line
16.3%
26%
Unemployment
7%
7.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Buffalo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $198,070 | $126,360 | -36% in Buffalo |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $46,580 | +36% in Buffalo |
| Dental Hygienist | $114,380 | $82,470 | -28% in Buffalo |
| Registered Nurse | $128,810 | $99,060 | -23% in Buffalo |
| Nurse Practitioner | $165,580 | $132,220 | -20% in Buffalo |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $76,130 | $63,370 | -17% in Buffalo |
| Pharmacist | $161,930 | $137,900 | -15% in Buffalo |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,130 | $39,790 | -14% in Buffalo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Buffalo cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $2,018 in Bakersfield.
What salary do I need in Buffalo to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $57,001 a year gives the same standard of living in Buffalo.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Buffalo?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $53,969 in Buffalo, 61% more in Bakersfield.