salaryBuffalo is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$127
👥 People living there
276,854
528,706
Commute to work
19.9 min
25.3 min
College degree
31.2%
37.1%
Own their home
43%
51.7%
Below poverty line
26%
13.9%
Unemployment
7.3%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $99,060 | $171,460 | +73% in Sacramento |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $122,540 | +49% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $44,650 | $61,970 | +39% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $111,460 | +38% in Sacramento |
| Lawyer | $130,800 | $178,540 | +36% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $103,390 | +35% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $97,060 | $130,150 | +34% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,220 | $172,010 | +30% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $66,777 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $94,176 in Sacramento, 43% more in Sacramento.