salaryBrownsville is 11% 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
$1,204
$1,397
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,121
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$53,969
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$164,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
95.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$1,622
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$99
👥 People living there
189,177
276,854
Commute to work
21.4 min
19.9 min
College degree
24.5%
31.2%
Own their home
61.7%
43%
Below poverty line
23.7%
26%
Unemployment
6.2%
7.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Buffalo for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Buffalo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $46,580 | +122% in Buffalo |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $63,500 | +78% in Buffalo |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $77,930 | +69% in Buffalo |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $74,470 | +61% in Buffalo |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $75,990 | +61% in Buffalo |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $72,230 | +54% in Buffalo |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $80,950 | +42% in Buffalo |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $103,280 | +37% in Buffalo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Buffalo cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,397 in Buffalo.
What salary do I need in Buffalo to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $66,887 a year gives the same standard of living in Buffalo.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Buffalo?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $53,969 in Buffalo, 4% more in Brownsville.