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Overall prices in the Portland, OR metro were 105.4 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Portland is 10.0% more expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 54% (125.1 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Portland buys about what $68,187 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Portland | Buffalo | Portland vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.4 | 95.8 | +10.0% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 99.7 | +5.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.1 | 81.0 | +54.5% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 129.5 | -17.4% |
| Other services | 100.1 | 97.8 | +2.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.7 | 97.0 | +1.7% |
| $50,000 in Portland equals in Buffalo | $45,458 | ||
| $100,000 in Portland equals in Buffalo | $90,915 | ||
| $150,000 in Portland equals in Buffalo | $136,373 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.