salaryBuffalo is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Riverside to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$163
👥 People living there
276,854
319,069
Commute to work
19.9 min
31.3 min
College degree
31.2%
25.7%
Own their home
43%
56.8%
Below poverty line
26%
12.2%
Unemployment
7.3%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $99,060 | $133,940 | +35% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $126,360 | $165,490 | +31% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $98,520 | +29% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,220 | $169,920 | +29% in Riverside |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $105,730 | +28% in Riverside |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $101,870 | +26% in Riverside |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $34,800 | -25% in Riverside |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,370 | $76,970 | +21% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $66,635 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Riverside?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $98,192 in Riverside, 45% more in Riverside.