salaryBuffalo is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Moreno Valley to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$2,591
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$2,138
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$100,540
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$503,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$3,349
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$168
👥 People living there
276,854
211,666
Commute to work
19.9 min
35.5 min
College degree
31.2%
17.8%
Own their home
43%
63.3%
Below poverty line
26%
11.7%
Unemployment
7.3%
7.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Moreno Valley for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Moreno Valley cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $2,591 in Moreno Valley.
What salary do I need in Moreno Valley to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $69,313 a year gives the same standard of living in Moreno Valley.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Moreno Valley?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $100,540 in Moreno Valley, 46% more in Moreno Valley.