salaryBuffalo is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Portland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$106
👥 People living there
276,854
641,165
Commute to work
19.9 min
24.1 min
College degree
31.2%
53.8%
Own their home
43%
52%
Below poverty line
26%
12.7%
Unemployment
7.3%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $123,100 | +49% in Portland |
| Plumber | $72,230 | $101,010 | +40% in Portland |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $105,090 | +35% in Portland |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,370 | $83,510 | +32% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $99,060 | $130,310 | +32% in Portland |
| Physician Assistant | $126,360 | $163,810 | +30% in Portland |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,790 | $50,350 | +27% in Portland |
| Medical Assistant | $44,650 | $56,240 | +26% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Portland cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $65,995 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Portland?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $98,056 in Portland, 45% more in Portland.