salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Raleigh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$133
👥 People living there
276,854
481,031
Commute to work
19.9 min
23 min
College degree
31.2%
54%
Own their home
43%
50.7%
Below poverty line
26%
11.9%
Unemployment
7.3%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $45,640 | -39% in Raleigh |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $56,800 | -27% in Raleigh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $34,860 | -25% in Raleigh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $60,170 | -21% in Raleigh |
| Carpenter | $63,500 | $50,820 | -20% in Raleigh |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $98,800 | +20% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $65,860 | -19% in Raleigh |
| Plumber | $72,230 | $60,540 | -16% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Buffalo and Raleigh cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $61,448 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $92,099 in Raleigh, 41% more in Raleigh.