salaryBuffalo is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Denver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$2,065
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$2,127
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$102,153
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$616,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
105.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$2,751
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$113
👥 People living there
276,854
718,877
Commute to work
19.9 min
24.9 min
College degree
31.2%
56.5%
Own their home
43%
48.8%
Below poverty line
26%
11.2%
Unemployment
7.3%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Denver for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Denver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $113,760 | +38% in Denver |
| Operations Manager | $103,280 | $142,330 | +38% in Denver |
| Lawyer | $130,800 | $177,380 | +36% in Denver |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,990 | $99,040 | +30% in Denver |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $101,970 | +26% in Denver |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,660 | $127,880 | +26% in Denver |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,790 | $49,110 | +23% in Denver |
| Accountant | $82,120 | $100,020 | +22% in Denver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Denver cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $2,065 in Denver.
What salary do I need in Denver to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $66,221 a year gives the same standard of living in Denver.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Denver?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $102,153 in Denver, 47% more in Denver.