salaryBuffalo is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Phoenix to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$181
👥 People living there
276,854
1,642,323
Commute to work
19.9 min
25.6 min
College degree
31.2%
33.6%
Own their home
43%
57.3%
Below poverty line
26%
13.7%
Unemployment
7.3%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Phoenix for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $102,520 | +24% in Phoenix |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,370 | $78,080 | +23% in Phoenix |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $59,180 | -23% in Phoenix |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $61,210 | -21% in Phoenix |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $61,780 | -17% in Phoenix |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,790 | $45,290 | +14% in Phoenix |
| Plumber | $72,230 | $63,750 | -12% in Phoenix |
| Civil Engineer | $97,060 | $90,330 | -7% in Phoenix |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $1,893 in Phoenix.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $64,678 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $87,717 in Phoenix, 38% more in Phoenix.