Quick answer
Overall prices in the Phoenix, AZ metro were 103.3 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Phoenix is 7.8% more expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 50% (121.2 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Phoenix buys about what $69,576 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Phoenix | Buffalo | Phoenix vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.3 | 95.8 | +7.8% |
| Goods | 95.0 | 99.7 | -4.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 121.2 | 81.0 | +49.7% |
| Utilities | 93.3 | 129.5 | -27.9% |
| Other services | 104.0 | 97.8 | +6.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.7 | 97.0 | +8.9% |
| $50,000 in Phoenix equals in Buffalo | $46,384 | ||
| $100,000 in Phoenix equals in Buffalo | $92,768 | ||
| $150,000 in Phoenix equals in Buffalo | $139,152 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.