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Overall prices in the Jacksonville, FL metro were 99.5 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Jacksonville is 3.8% more expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 36% (109.8 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Jacksonville buys about what $72,256 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Jacksonville | Buffalo | Jacksonville vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 99.5 | 95.8 | +3.8% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 99.7 | -3.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 109.8 | 81.0 | +35.5% |
| Utilities | 87.5 | 129.5 | -32.4% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 97.8 | +1.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.6 | 97.0 | +2.6% |
| $50,000 in Jacksonville equals in Buffalo | $48,171 | ||
| $100,000 in Jacksonville equals in Buffalo | $96,341 | ||
| $150,000 in Jacksonville equals in Buffalo | $144,512 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.