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Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 7.6% more expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 46% (117.9 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $69,728 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Buffalo | Dallas vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 95.8 | +7.6% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 99.7 | +3.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 81.0 | +45.5% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 129.5 | -29.9% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 97.8 | +2.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 97.0 | +4.4% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Buffalo | $46,486 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Buffalo | $92,971 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Buffalo | $139,457 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.