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Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 18.5% more expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 110% (170.4 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $63,296 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Los Angeles | Buffalo | Los Angeles vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 95.8 | +18.5% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 99.7 | +7.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 81.0 | +110.4% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 129.5 | +22.5% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 97.8 | +6.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 97.0 | +16.8% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Buffalo | $42,197 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Buffalo | $84,395 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Buffalo | $126,592 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.