salaryBuffalo is 21% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Francisco to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$3,201
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$3,312
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$152,036
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$1,394,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$9,862
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$104
👥 People living there
276,854
830,235
Commute to work
19.9 min
30.4 min
College degree
31.2%
60.3%
Own their home
43%
38.2%
Below poverty line
26%
11.2%
Unemployment
7.3%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Francisco for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | San Francisco | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $99,060 | $186,610 | +88% in San Francisco |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $146,760 | +78% in San Francisco |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,220 | $219,080 | +66% in San Francisco |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $132,000 | +63% in San Francisco |
| Lawyer | $130,800 | $212,500 | +62% in San Francisco |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,990 | $123,250 | +62% in San Francisco |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $113,700 | +53% in San Francisco |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,370 | $94,310 | +49% in San Francisco |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or San Francisco cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $3,201 in San Francisco.
What salary do I need in San Francisco to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $72,376 a year gives the same standard of living in San Francisco.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or San Francisco?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $152,036 in San Francisco, 65% more in San Francisco.