salaryBuffalo is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Salt Lake City to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$1,608
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,657
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$80,985
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$539,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$2,729
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$77
👥 People living there
276,854
208,007
Commute to work
19.9 min
19.5 min
College degree
31.2%
51.5%
Own their home
43%
45.8%
Below poverty line
26%
13.6%
Unemployment
7.3%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Salt Lake City for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Salt Lake City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $32,320 | -31% in Salt Lake City |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $59,150 | -21% in Salt Lake City |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $62,620 | -20% in Salt Lake City |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,990 | $64,670 | -15% in Salt Lake City |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $94,330 | +14% in Salt Lake City |
| Registered Nurse | $99,060 | $85,890 | -13% in Salt Lake City |
| Plumber | $72,230 | $64,800 | -10% in Salt Lake City |
| Pharmacist | $137,900 | $147,010 | +7% in Salt Lake City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Salt Lake City cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $1,608 in Salt Lake City.
What salary do I need in Salt Lake City to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $63,145 a year gives the same standard of living in Salt Lake City.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Salt Lake City?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $80,985 in Salt Lake City, 33% more in Salt Lake City.
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