salaryBuffalo is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fresno to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$1,789
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$76,564
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$374,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
102.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$2,723
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$202
👥 People living there
276,854
545,970
Commute to work
19.9 min
22.4 min
College degree
31.2%
25.5%
Own their home
43%
50.1%
Below poverty line
26%
20.1%
Unemployment
7.3%
8.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Fresno for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Fresno | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $99,060 | $125,420 | +27% in Fresno |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $34,320 | -26% in Fresno |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,220 | $166,570 | +26% in Fresno |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $100,770 | +24% in Fresno |
| Lawyer | $130,800 | $162,680 | +24% in Fresno |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $101,730 | +23% in Fresno |
| Civil Engineer | $97,060 | $119,720 | +23% in Fresno |
| Physician Assistant | $126,360 | $155,440 | +23% in Fresno |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Fresno cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Fresno to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $63,953 a year gives the same standard of living in Fresno.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Fresno?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $76,564 in Fresno, 30% more in Fresno.