salaryBuffalo is 17% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Diego to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$3,011
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$2,589
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$116,561
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$906,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
111.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$5,945
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$131
👥 People living there
276,854
1,389,526
Commute to work
19.9 min
23.5 min
College degree
31.2%
51%
Own their home
43%
47.3%
Below poverty line
26%
11%
Unemployment
7.3%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Diego for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $123,790 | +50% in San Diego |
| Registered Nurse | $99,060 | $139,520 | +41% in San Diego |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $110,400 | +36% in San Diego |
| Lawyer | $130,800 | $178,220 | +36% in San Diego |
| Physician Assistant | $126,360 | $165,160 | +31% in San Diego |
| Software Developer | $127,850 | $163,270 | +28% in San Diego |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $97,000 | +27% in San Diego |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,370 | $79,720 | +26% in San Diego |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or San Diego cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $3,011 in San Diego.
What salary do I need in San Diego to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $70,043 a year gives the same standard of living in San Diego.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or San Diego?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $116,561 in San Diego, 54% more in San Diego.