Quick answer
Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 4.4% more expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 37% (111.0 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $71,841 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | Buffalo | Atlanta vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 95.8 | +4.4% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 99.7 | +0.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 81.0 | +37.1% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 129.5 | -25.7% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 97.8 | -1.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 97.0 | +1.1% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in Buffalo | $47,894 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in Buffalo | $95,788 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in Buffalo | $143,683 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.