Quick answer
Overall prices in the Orlando, FL metro were 101.4 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Orlando is 5.8% more expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 52% (123.4 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Orlando buys about what $70,878 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Orlando | Buffalo | Orlando vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 101.4 | 95.8 | +5.8% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 99.7 | -3.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 123.4 | 81.0 | +52.3% |
| Utilities | 87.2 | 129.5 | -32.7% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 97.8 | +1.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 97.0 | +4.5% |
| $50,000 in Orlando equals in Buffalo | $47,252 | ||
| $100,000 in Orlando equals in Buffalo | $94,504 | ||
| $150,000 in Orlando equals in Buffalo | $141,756 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.