salaryBuffalo is 8% 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
$1,619
$1,397
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,479
$1,121
💵 Families earn per year
$67,058
$53,969
🔑 Buying a house
$229,600
$164,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.5
95.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,354
$1,622
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$99
👥 People living there
573,243
276,854
Commute to work
29.1 min
19.9 min
College degree
36.1%
31.2%
Own their home
47.5%
43%
Below poverty line
19.7%
26%
Unemployment
6.5%
7.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Baltimore 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 | Baltimore | Buffalo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $116,130 | $82,470 | -29% in Buffalo |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,170 | $46,580 | +29% in Buffalo |
| Electrician | $65,590 | $77,930 | +19% in Buffalo |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $74,860 | $63,370 | -15% in Buffalo |
| Plumber | $63,200 | $72,230 | +14% in Buffalo |
| Operations Manager | $117,040 | $103,280 | -12% in Buffalo |
| Physician Assistant | $138,790 | $126,360 | -9% in Buffalo |
| Software Developer | $138,900 | $127,850 | -8% in Buffalo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baltimore or Buffalo cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $1,619 in Baltimore.
What salary do I need in Buffalo to match $60,000 in Baltimore?
About $55,037 a year gives the same standard of living in Buffalo.
Where do people earn more, Baltimore or Buffalo?
The typical household earns $67,058 in Baltimore and $53,969 in Buffalo, 24% more in Baltimore.