salaryBuffalo is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Colorado Springs to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$1,901
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,691
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$91,476
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$452,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$1,765
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$139
👥 People living there
276,854
487,887
Commute to work
19.9 min
22.7 min
College degree
31.2%
42.7%
Own their home
43%
60.9%
Below poverty line
26%
9%
Unemployment
7.3%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Colorado Springs for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Colorado Springs | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $118,410 | +44% in Colorado Springs |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,660 | $128,740 | +27% in Colorado Springs |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $59,210 | -24% in Colorado Springs |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $61,140 | -20% in Colorado Springs |
| Lawyer | $130,800 | $106,320 | -19% in Colorado Springs |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,990 | $90,210 | +19% in Colorado Springs |
| Operations Manager | $103,280 | $120,770 | +17% in Colorado Springs |
| Plumber | $72,230 | $60,510 | -16% in Colorado Springs |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Colorado Springs cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $1,901 in Colorado Springs.
What salary do I need in Colorado Springs to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $63,044 a year gives the same standard of living in Colorado Springs.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Colorado Springs?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $91,476 in Colorado Springs, 41% more in Colorado Springs.
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