salaryBuffalo is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Santa Clarita to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$3,027
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$2,662
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$132,722
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$784,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$6,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$166
👥 People living there
276,854
230,221
Commute to work
19.9 min
34.1 min
College degree
31.2%
39.8%
Own their home
43%
71.8%
Below poverty line
26%
7.4%
Unemployment
7.3%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Santa Clarita for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Santa Clarita cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $3,027 in Santa Clarita.
What salary do I need in Santa Clarita to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $69,313 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Clarita.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Santa Clarita?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $132,722 in Santa Clarita, 59% more in Santa Clarita.