salaryBuffalo is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$164
👥 People living there
276,854
319,758
Commute to work
19.9 min
26.2 min
College degree
31.2%
42.5%
Own their home
43%
39.5%
Below poverty line
26%
14.7%
Unemployment
7.3%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Orlando for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $45,520 | -39% in Orlando |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $50,820 | -35% in Orlando |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $35,410 | -24% in Orlando |
| Plumber | $72,230 | $55,380 | -23% in Orlando |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $63,010 | -22% in Orlando |
| Carpenter | $63,500 | $49,750 | -22% in Orlando |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $60,190 | -21% in Orlando |
| HVAC Technician | $62,180 | $51,460 | -17% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $1,955 in Orlando.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $63,489 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Orlando?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $78,014 in Orlando, 31% more in Orlando.