salaryBirmingham 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
$1,291
$1,397
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,121
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$53,969
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$164,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
95.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$1,622
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$99
👥 People living there
198,173
276,854
Commute to work
20.8 min
19.9 min
College degree
31.1%
31.2%
Own their home
45.5%
43%
Below poverty line
24.7%
26%
Unemployment
5.8%
7.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Buffalo for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | Buffalo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,670 | $46,580 | +68% in Buffalo |
| Firefighter | $51,050 | $74,470 | +46% in Buffalo |
| Electrician | $56,630 | $77,930 | +38% in Buffalo |
| Police Officer | $60,590 | $80,950 | +34% in Buffalo |
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $82,470 | +34% in Buffalo |
| HVAC Technician | $48,740 | $62,180 | +28% in Buffalo |
| Carpenter | $50,400 | $63,500 | +26% in Buffalo |
| Registered Nurse | $78,680 | $99,060 | +26% in Buffalo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Buffalo cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,397 in Buffalo.
What salary do I need in Buffalo to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $62,750 a year gives the same standard of living in Buffalo.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Buffalo?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $53,969 in Buffalo, 8% more in Buffalo.