salaryBuffalo is 18% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Irvine to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$3,405
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$3,344
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$147,451
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$1,191,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$9,543
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$113
👥 People living there
276,854
311,690
Commute to work
19.9 min
24.7 min
College degree
31.2%
70.6%
Own their home
43%
44.5%
Below poverty line
26%
10.8%
Unemployment
7.3%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Irvine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $121,980 | +51% in Irvine |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $122,980 | +49% in Irvine |
| Lawyer | $130,800 | $194,410 | +49% in Irvine |
| Registered Nurse | $99,060 | $135,560 | +37% in Irvine |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $101,860 | +33% in Irvine |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $98,050 | +32% in Irvine |
| Physician Assistant | $126,360 | $161,890 | +28% in Irvine |
| Software Developer | $127,850 | $160,920 | +26% in Irvine |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Irvine cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Irvine to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $71,094 a year gives the same standard of living in Irvine.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Irvine?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $147,451 in Irvine, 63% more in Irvine.