salaryBuffalo is 17% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Jersey City to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$2,946
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$105,380
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$566,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$8,627
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$127
👥 People living there
276,854
294,078
Commute to work
19.9 min
36.8 min
College degree
31.2%
54.8%
Own their home
43%
27.9%
Below poverty line
26%
15.6%
Unemployment
7.3%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Jersey City for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Jersey City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $130,800 | $208,880 | +60% in Jersey City |
| Operations Manager | $103,280 | $157,000 | +52% in Jersey City |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $106,420 | +43% in Jersey City |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $109,720 | +33% in Jersey City |
| Physician Assistant | $126,360 | $167,650 | +33% in Jersey City |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,990 | $100,520 | +32% in Jersey City |
| Software Developer | $127,850 | $166,830 | +30% in Jersey City |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $105,540 | +30% in Jersey City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Jersey City cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $2,946 in Jersey City.
What salary do I need in Jersey City to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $70,466 a year gives the same standard of living in Jersey City.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Jersey City?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $105,380 in Jersey City, 49% more in Jersey City.