salaryBuffalo is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$142
👥 People living there
276,854
185,913
Commute to work
19.9 min
23.2 min
College degree
31.2%
24.1%
Own their home
43%
41.9%
Below poverty line
26%
17.6%
Unemployment
7.3%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Paradise for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $27,110 | -42% in Paradise |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $109,210 | +32% in Paradise |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $59,280 | -20% in Paradise |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,370 | $75,920 | +20% in Paradise |
| Plumber | $72,230 | $59,700 | -17% in Paradise |
| Lawyer | $130,800 | $150,510 | +15% in Paradise |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $65,040 | -15% in Paradise |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,790 | $45,350 | +14% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $1,532 in Paradise.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $62,736 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Paradise?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $63,836 in Paradise, 15% more in Paradise.