Quick answer
Overall prices in the Buffalo, NY metro were 95.8 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so Buffalo is 3.5% more expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 6% (81.0 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in Buffalo buys about what $72,459 buys in New Orleans, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Buffalo | New Orleans | Buffalo vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.8 | 92.6 | +3.5% |
| Goods | 99.7 | 93.7 | +6.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 81.0 | 86.0 | -5.8% |
| Utilities | 129.5 | 71.2 | +81.8% |
| Other services | 97.8 | 95.7 | +2.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.0 | 98.2 | -1.2% |
| $50,000 in Buffalo equals in New Orleans | $48,306 | ||
| $100,000 in Buffalo equals in New Orleans | $96,612 | ||
| $150,000 in Buffalo equals in New Orleans | $144,918 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.