Quick answer
Overall prices in the Indianapolis, IN metro were 95.7 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Indianapolis is 0.2% less expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 10% (88.9 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Indianapolis buys about what $75,116 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Indianapolis | Buffalo | Indianapolis vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.7 | 95.8 | -0.2% |
| Goods | 94.3 | 99.7 | -5.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 88.9 | 81.0 | +9.8% |
| Utilities | 86.4 | 129.5 | -33.3% |
| Other services | 99.1 | 97.8 | +1.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.7 | 97.0 | -0.3% |
| $50,000 in Indianapolis equals in Buffalo | $50,077 | ||
| $100,000 in Indianapolis equals in Buffalo | $100,155 | ||
| $150,000 in Indianapolis equals in Buffalo | $150,232 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.