salaryBuffalo is 3% 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
$1,711
$1,397
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$1,121
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$53,969
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$164,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
95.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$1,622
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$99
👥 People living there
237,242
276,854
Commute to work
18.9 min
19.9 min
College degree
47.5%
31.2%
Own their home
63.2%
43%
Below poverty line
10.6%
26%
Unemployment
3.6%
7.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boise City | Buffalo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,830 | $46,580 | +30% in Buffalo |
| Plumber | $56,940 | $72,230 | +27% in Buffalo |
| Electrician | $61,610 | $77,930 | +26% in Buffalo |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $81,280 | $101,660 | +25% in Buffalo |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,230 | $76,490 | +25% in Buffalo |
| Carpenter | $50,850 | $63,500 | +25% in Buffalo |
| Operations Manager | $83,680 | $103,280 | +23% in Buffalo |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,380 | $75,990 | +22% in Buffalo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Buffalo cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $1,711 in Boise City.
What salary do I need in Buffalo to match $60,000 in Boise City?
About $58,447 a year gives the same standard of living in Buffalo.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Buffalo?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $53,969 in Buffalo, 68% more in Boise City.