salaryBuffalo is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Yonkers to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,397
$2,436
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$2,060
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$90,108
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$501,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
107.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$9,676
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$157
👥 People living there
276,854
209,978
Commute to work
19.9 min
35.6 min
College degree
31.2%
35.7%
Own their home
43%
46.2%
Below poverty line
26%
13.8%
Unemployment
7.3%
7.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Yonkers for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Yonkers cheaper to live in?
Buffalo is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,397 a month there versus $2,436 in Yonkers.
What salary do I need in Yonkers to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $67,560 a year gives the same standard of living in Yonkers.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Yonkers?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $90,108 in Yonkers, 40% more in Yonkers.