salaryBuffalo is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Spring Valley to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$1,889
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,783
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$80,360
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$433,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
100.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$2,149
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$139
👥 People living there
276,854
219,187
Commute to work
19.9 min
22.5 min
College degree
31.2%
31.4%
Own their home
43%
50.5%
Below poverty line
26%
12.2%
Unemployment
7.3%
7.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Spring Valley for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Spring Valley cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $1,889 in Spring Valley.
What salary do I need in Spring Valley to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $62,589 a year gives the same standard of living in Spring Valley.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Spring Valley?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $80,360 in Spring Valley, 33% more in Spring Valley.