salaryBuffalo is 17% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Newark to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$1,867
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,573
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$56,147
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$373,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$7,262
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$143
👥 People living there
276,854
310,178
Commute to work
19.9 min
32.6 min
College degree
31.2%
19.7%
Own their home
43%
24.4%
Below poverty line
26%
23.4%
Unemployment
7.3%
11.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Newark for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Newark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $130,800 | $208,880 | +60% in Newark |
| Operations Manager | $103,280 | $157,000 | +52% in Newark |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $106,420 | +43% in Newark |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $109,720 | +33% in Newark |
| Physician Assistant | $126,360 | $167,650 | +33% in Newark |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,990 | $100,520 | +32% in Newark |
| Software Developer | $127,850 | $166,830 | +30% in Newark |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $105,540 | +30% in Newark |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Newark cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in Newark to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $70,466 a year gives the same standard of living in Newark.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Newark?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $56,147 in Newark, 4% more in Newark.