salaryBuffalo is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Houston to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$1,533
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,499
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$69,901
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$277,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
98.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$4,198
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$157
👥 People living there
276,854
2,328,253
Commute to work
19.9 min
27.2 min
College degree
31.2%
36.6%
Own their home
43%
42.1%
Below poverty line
26%
19.9%
Unemployment
7.3%
6.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Houston for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $22,080 | -53% in Houston |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $104,930 | +27% in Houston |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $59,180 | -24% in Houston |
| Carpenter | $63,500 | $49,670 | -22% in Houston |
| Lawyer | $130,800 | $157,980 | +21% in Houston |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $59,120 | -21% in Houston |
| Operations Manager | $103,280 | $119,600 | +16% in Houston |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $64,500 | -16% in Houston |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Houston cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $1,533 in Houston.
What salary do I need in Houston to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $61,743 a year gives the same standard of living in Houston.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Houston?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $69,901 in Houston, 23% more in Houston.