salaryBuffalo is 19% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Miami to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$2,538
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,983
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$67,365
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$518,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
114.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$4,586
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$133
👥 People living there
276,854
459,745
Commute to work
19.9 min
27.3 min
College degree
31.2%
37.4%
Own their home
43%
30.8%
Below poverty line
26%
19.4%
Unemployment
7.3%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Miami for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Miami | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $77,930 | $58,630 | -25% in Miami |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $58,300 | -24% in Miami |
| Lawyer | $130,800 | $160,320 | +23% in Miami |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $36,070 | -23% in Miami |
| Plumber | $72,230 | $57,760 | -20% in Miami |
| Carpenter | $63,500 | $51,570 | -19% in Miami |
| Civil Engineer | $97,060 | $83,750 | -14% in Miami |
| Truck Driver | $59,440 | $51,580 | -13% in Miami |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Miami cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $2,538 in Miami.
What salary do I need in Miami to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $71,463 a year gives the same standard of living in Miami.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Miami?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $67,365 in Miami, 20% more in Miami.