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Overall prices in the Raleigh, NC metro were 98.2 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Raleigh is 2.4% more expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 28% (103.5 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Raleigh buys about what $73,233 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Raleigh | Buffalo | Raleigh vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.2 | 95.8 | +2.4% |
| Goods | 96.6 | 99.7 | -3.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 103.5 | 81.0 | +27.8% |
| Utilities | 89.0 | 129.5 | -31.3% |
| Other services | 98.2 | 97.8 | +0.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.0 | 97.0 | -0.0% |
| $50,000 in Raleigh equals in Buffalo | $48,822 | ||
| $100,000 in Raleigh equals in Buffalo | $97,644 | ||
| $150,000 in Raleigh equals in Buffalo | $146,465 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.