salaryBuffalo is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Glendale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$1,864
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,633
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$79,302
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$387,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$1,612
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$191
👥 People living there
276,854
252,833
Commute to work
19.9 min
27.7 min
College degree
31.2%
24.3%
Own their home
43%
57.2%
Below poverty line
26%
15.1%
Unemployment
7.3%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Glendale cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $1,864 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Glendale to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $63,026 a year gives the same standard of living in Glendale.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Glendale?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $79,302 in Glendale, 32% more in Glendale.