salaryBuffalo is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$105
👥 People living there
276,854
195,300
Commute to work
19.9 min
23.2 min
College degree
31.2%
32.3%
Own their home
43%
50.8%
Below poverty line
26%
10.2%
Unemployment
7.3%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $123,100 | +49% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $72,230 | $101,010 | +40% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $105,090 | +35% in Vancouver |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,370 | $83,510 | +32% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $99,060 | $130,310 | +32% in Vancouver |
| Physician Assistant | $126,360 | $163,810 | +30% in Vancouver |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,790 | $50,350 | +27% in Vancouver |
| Medical Assistant | $44,650 | $56,240 | +26% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $65,995 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $87,723 in Vancouver, 38% more in Vancouver.