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Overall prices in the Philadelphia, PA metro were 102.6 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Philadelphia is 7.0% more expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 40% (113.1 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Philadelphia buys about what $70,093 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Philadelphia | Buffalo | Philadelphia vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 102.6 | 95.8 | +7.0% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 99.7 | -2.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 113.1 | 81.0 | +39.7% |
| Utilities | 114.4 | 129.5 | -11.7% |
| Other services | 103.1 | 97.8 | +5.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 97.0 | +9.7% |
| $50,000 in Philadelphia equals in Buffalo | $46,729 | ||
| $100,000 in Philadelphia equals in Buffalo | $93,457 | ||
| $150,000 in Philadelphia equals in Buffalo | $140,186 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.