Quick answer
Overall prices in the Sacramento, CA metro were 106.7 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Sacramento is 11.3% more expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 61% (130.2 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Sacramento buys about what $67,388 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Sacramento | Buffalo | Sacramento vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.7 | 95.8 | +11.3% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 99.7 | +5.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 130.2 | 81.0 | +60.8% |
| Utilities | 151.3 | 129.5 | +16.8% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 97.8 | +2.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.3 | 97.0 | +4.4% |
| $50,000 in Sacramento equals in Buffalo | $44,925 | ||
| $100,000 in Sacramento equals in Buffalo | $89,851 | ||
| $150,000 in Sacramento equals in Buffalo | $134,776 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.