Quick answer
Overall prices in the Cleveland, OH metro were 93.9 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Cleveland is 2.0% less expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 2% (79.4 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Cleveland buys about what $76,534 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Cleveland | Buffalo | Cleveland vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 93.9 | 95.8 | -2.0% |
| Goods | 93.6 | 99.7 | -6.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.4 | 81.0 | -1.9% |
| Utilities | 96.0 | 129.5 | -25.9% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 97.8 | +1.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.6 | 97.0 | -4.6% |
| $50,000 in Cleveland equals in Buffalo | $51,023 | ||
| $100,000 in Cleveland equals in Buffalo | $102,045 | ||
| $150,000 in Cleveland equals in Buffalo | $153,068 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.