salaryBuffalo is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Jacksonville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$1,719
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$75,357
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$293,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
99.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$2,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$189
👥 People living there
276,854
977,670
Commute to work
19.9 min
24.1 min
College degree
31.2%
33.2%
Own their home
43%
57.6%
Below poverty line
26%
14.5%
Unemployment
7.3%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Jacksonville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Jacksonville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $77,930 | $58,280 | -25% in Jacksonville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $36,630 | -21% in Jacksonville |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $58,940 | -21% in Jacksonville |
| Carpenter | $63,500 | $50,540 | -20% in Jacksonville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $61,080 | -20% in Jacksonville |
| Plumber | $72,230 | $58,920 | -18% in Jacksonville |
| Registered Nurse | $99,060 | $83,520 | -16% in Jacksonville |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $94,960 | +15% in Jacksonville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Jacksonville cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $1,719 in Jacksonville.
What salary do I need in Jacksonville to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $62,279 a year gives the same standard of living in Jacksonville.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Jacksonville?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $75,357 in Jacksonville, 28% more in Jacksonville.