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Overall prices in the Oklahoma City, OK metro were 90.4 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Oklahoma City is 5.7% less expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 9% (73.9 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Oklahoma City buys about what $79,510 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Oklahoma City | Buffalo | Oklahoma City vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 90.4 | 95.8 | -5.7% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 99.7 | -5.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 73.9 | 81.0 | -8.8% |
| Utilities | 74.1 | 129.5 | -42.8% |
| Other services | 95.5 | 97.8 | -2.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.8 | 97.0 | -4.3% |
| $50,000 in Oklahoma City equals in Buffalo | $53,006 | ||
| $100,000 in Oklahoma City equals in Buffalo | $106,013 | ||
| $150,000 in Oklahoma City equals in Buffalo | $159,019 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.