salaryBuffalo is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Philadelphia to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$1,814
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,623
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$66,816
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$243,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
102.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$2,003
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$112
👥 People living there
276,854
1,579,706
Commute to work
19.9 min
31.7 min
College degree
31.2%
35.4%
Own their home
43%
51.8%
Below poverty line
26%
21.4%
Unemployment
7.3%
8.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Philadelphia for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Philadelphia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $130,800 | $170,660 | +30% in Philadelphia |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $100,820 | +22% in Philadelphia |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $36,570 | -21% in Philadelphia |
| Operations Manager | $103,280 | $121,630 | +18% in Philadelphia |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,790 | $46,220 | +16% in Philadelphia |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,370 | $70,710 | +12% in Philadelphia |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $89,580 | +11% in Philadelphia |
| Pharmacist | $137,900 | $148,740 | +8% in Philadelphia |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Philadelphia cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $1,814 in Philadelphia.
What salary do I need in Philadelphia to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $64,201 a year gives the same standard of living in Philadelphia.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Philadelphia?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $66,816 in Philadelphia, 19% more in Philadelphia.