Quick answer
Overall prices in the Denver, CO metro were 105.8 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Denver is 10.4% more expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 81% (146.9 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Denver buys about what $67,954 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Denver | Buffalo | Denver vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.8 | 95.8 | +10.4% |
| Goods | 101.0 | 99.7 | +1.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 146.9 | 81.0 | +81.4% |
| Utilities | 87.9 | 129.5 | -32.2% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 97.8 | +1.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.8 | 97.0 | +9.0% |
| $50,000 in Denver equals in Buffalo | $45,303 | ||
| $100,000 in Denver equals in Buffalo | $90,605 | ||
| $150,000 in Denver equals in Buffalo | $135,908 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.