salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Indianapolis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$1,465
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,315
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$71,417
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$224,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
95.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$2,037
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$141
👥 People living there
276,854
885,860
Commute to work
19.9 min
24.6 min
College degree
31.2%
34.9%
Own their home
43%
56%
Below poverty line
26%
15.8%
Unemployment
7.3%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Indianapolis for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Indianapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $29,050 | -38% in Indianapolis |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $60,510 | -21% in Indianapolis |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $97,470 | +18% in Indianapolis |
| Operations Manager | $103,280 | $120,480 | +17% in Indianapolis |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $65,130 | -16% in Indianapolis |
| Software Developer | $127,850 | $106,870 | -16% in Indianapolis |
| Registered Nurse | $99,060 | $84,230 | -15% in Indianapolis |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,990 | $65,200 | -14% in Indianapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Indianapolis cheaper to live in?
Buffalo and Indianapolis cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Indianapolis to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $59,907 a year gives the same standard of living in Indianapolis.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Indianapolis?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $71,417 in Indianapolis, 24% more in Indianapolis.