Quick answer
Overall prices in the Baltimore, MD metro were 104.5 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Baltimore is 9.0% more expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 46% (118.2 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Baltimore buys about what $68,796 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Baltimore | Buffalo | Baltimore vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.5 | 95.8 | +9.0% |
| Goods | 102.4 | 99.7 | +2.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 118.2 | 81.0 | +45.9% |
| Utilities | 110.2 | 129.5 | -14.9% |
| Other services | 101.5 | 97.8 | +3.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 97.0 | +9.6% |
| $50,000 in Baltimore equals in Buffalo | $45,864 | ||
| $100,000 in Baltimore equals in Buffalo | $91,728 | ||
| $150,000 in Baltimore equals in Buffalo | $137,592 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.