salaryBuffalo is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$109
👥 People living there
276,854
754,195
Commute to work
19.9 min
26 min
College degree
31.2%
68.4%
Own their home
43%
43.7%
Below poverty line
26%
9.9%
Unemployment
7.3%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $133,740 | +62% in Seattle |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $115,120 | +42% in Seattle |
| Operations Manager | $103,280 | $146,030 | +41% in Seattle |
| Medical Assistant | $44,650 | $61,500 | +38% in Seattle |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $101,090 | +36% in Seattle |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,370 | $85,690 | +35% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $102,920 | +35% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,990 | $102,170 | +34% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $69,571 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Seattle?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $133,583 in Seattle, 60% more in Seattle.