salaryBuffalo is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Las Vegas to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$1,806
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,614
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$79,676
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$427,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$2,065
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$159
👥 People living there
276,854
660,400
Commute to work
19.9 min
25.7 min
College degree
31.2%
27.7%
Own their home
43%
56.6%
Below poverty line
26%
14%
Unemployment
7.3%
7.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Las Vegas for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Las Vegas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $27,110 | -42% in Las Vegas |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $109,210 | +32% in Las Vegas |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $59,280 | -20% in Las Vegas |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,370 | $75,920 | +20% in Las Vegas |
| Plumber | $72,230 | $59,700 | -17% in Las Vegas |
| Lawyer | $130,800 | $150,510 | +15% in Las Vegas |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $65,040 | -15% in Las Vegas |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,790 | $45,350 | +14% in Las Vegas |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Las Vegas cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $1,806 in Las Vegas.
What salary do I need in Las Vegas to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $62,736 a year gives the same standard of living in Las Vegas.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Las Vegas?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $79,676 in Las Vegas, 32% more in Las Vegas.