salaryBuffalo is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Spokane to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$139
👥 People living there
276,854
230,293
Commute to work
19.9 min
20.6 min
College degree
31.2%
33.9%
Own their home
43%
58.8%
Below poverty line
26%
13.8%
Unemployment
7.3%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Spokane for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $116,690 | +41% in Spokane |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $98,800 | +29% in Spokane |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,370 | $78,950 | +25% in Spokane |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,790 | $47,240 | +19% in Spokane |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $95,660 | +18% in Spokane |
| Physician Assistant | $126,360 | $147,570 | +17% in Spokane |
| Restaurant Cook | $38,060 | $44,230 | +16% in Spokane |
| Medical Assistant | $44,650 | $51,720 | +16% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $1,489 in Spokane.
What salary do I need in Spokane to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $62,818 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Spokane?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $75,564 in Spokane, 29% more in Spokane.