Quick answer
Overall prices in the Austin, TX metro were 98.1 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Austin is 2.3% more expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 49% (120.4 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Austin buys about what $73,301 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Austin | Buffalo | Austin vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.1 | 95.8 | +2.3% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 99.7 | -6.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 120.4 | 81.0 | +48.6% |
| Utilities | 82.0 | 129.5 | -36.6% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 97.8 | -1.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.6 | 97.0 | +2.6% |
| $50,000 in Austin equals in Buffalo | $48,867 | ||
| $100,000 in Austin equals in Buffalo | $97,734 | ||
| $150,000 in Austin equals in Buffalo | $146,601 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.