salaryBuffalo is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Hialeah to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$2,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,877
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$59,958
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$392,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
103.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$2,228
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$169
👥 People living there
276,854
226,165
Commute to work
19.9 min
29 min
College degree
31.2%
22.1%
Own their home
43%
46.6%
Below poverty line
26%
17%
Unemployment
7.3%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Hialeah for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Hialeah cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $2,297 in Hialeah.
What salary do I need in Hialeah to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $64,739 a year gives the same standard of living in Hialeah.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Hialeah?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $59,958 in Hialeah, 10% more in Hialeah.