Quick answer
Overall prices in the Riverside, CA metro were 106.4 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Riverside is 11.1% more expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 60% (129.3 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Riverside buys about what $67,533 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Riverside | Buffalo | Riverside vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.4 | 95.8 | +11.1% |
| Goods | 101.4 | 99.7 | +1.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 129.3 | 81.0 | +59.7% |
| Utilities | 148.6 | 129.5 | +14.8% |
| Other services | 101.3 | 97.8 | +3.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.3 | 97.0 | +9.6% |
| $50,000 in Riverside equals in Buffalo | $45,022 | ||
| $100,000 in Riverside equals in Buffalo | $90,043 | ||
| $150,000 in Riverside equals in Buffalo | $135,065 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.