salaryBuffalo is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Jose to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$168
👥 People living there
276,854
990,138
Commute to work
19.9 min
27.3 min
College degree
31.2%
47.3%
Own their home
43%
55.8%
Below poverty line
26%
8.1%
Unemployment
7.3%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $130,800 | $301,320 | +130% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $99,060 | $216,740 | +119% in San Jose |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $152,100 | +104% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,990 | $141,960 | +87% in San Jose |
| Physician Assistant | $126,360 | $223,640 | +77% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,220 | $231,560 | +75% in San Jose |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $139,990 | +70% in San Jose |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $136,140 | +68% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $69,127 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or San Jose?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $157,922 in San Jose, 66% more in San Jose.