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Overall prices in the Houston, TX metro were 98.6 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Houston is 2.9% more expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 29% (104.5 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Houston buys about what $72,882 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Houston | Buffalo | Houston vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.6 | 95.8 | +2.9% |
| Goods | 100.6 | 99.7 | +0.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.5 | 81.0 | +29.0% |
| Utilities | 95.3 | 129.5 | -26.4% |
| Other services | 95.6 | 97.8 | -2.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.4 | 97.0 | +2.5% |
| $50,000 in Houston equals in Buffalo | $48,588 | ||
| $100,000 in Houston equals in Buffalo | $97,176 | ||
| $150,000 in Houston equals in Buffalo | $145,764 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.