salaryBuffalo is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Dallas to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$1,760
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,691
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$76,054
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$320,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$5,075
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$160
👥 People living there
276,854
1,307,930
Commute to work
19.9 min
25.7 min
College degree
31.2%
38.2%
Own their home
43%
42.4%
Below poverty line
26%
16.7%
Unemployment
7.3%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Dallas for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Dallas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $24,160 | -48% in Dallas |
| Lawyer | $130,800 | $168,510 | +29% in Dallas |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $59,010 | -24% in Dallas |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $101,870 | +24% in Dallas |
| Carpenter | $63,500 | $48,740 | -23% in Dallas |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,660 | $122,520 | +21% in Dallas |
| Plumber | $72,230 | $61,250 | -15% in Dallas |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $65,070 | -15% in Dallas |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Dallas cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $1,760 in Dallas.
What salary do I need in Dallas to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $64,536 a year gives the same standard of living in Dallas.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Dallas?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $76,054 in Dallas, 29% more in Dallas.