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Overall prices in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY metro were 93.1 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Louisville/Jefferson County is 2.9% less expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 3% (78.6 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Louisville/Jefferson County buys about what $77,232 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Louisville/Jefferson County | Buffalo | Louisville/Jefferson County vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 93.1 | 95.8 | -2.9% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 99.7 | -3.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 78.6 | 81.0 | -3.0% |
| Utilities | 75.0 | 129.5 | -42.1% |
| Other services | 96.8 | 97.8 | -1.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 93.2 | 97.0 | -3.9% |
| $50,000 in Louisville/Jefferson County equals in Buffalo | $51,488 | ||
| $100,000 in Louisville/Jefferson County equals in Buffalo | $102,976 | ||
| $150,000 in Louisville/Jefferson County equals in Buffalo | $154,464 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.