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Overall prices in the Salt Lake City, UT metro were 100.9 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Salt Lake City is 5.2% more expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 52% (123.3 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Salt Lake City buys about what $71,264 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Salt Lake City | Buffalo | Salt Lake City vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 95.8 | +5.2% |
| Goods | 96.4 | 99.7 | -3.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 123.3 | 81.0 | +52.3% |
| Utilities | 79.0 | 129.5 | -39.0% |
| Other services | 99.0 | 97.8 | +1.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.5 | 97.0 | +1.5% |
| $50,000 in Salt Lake City equals in Buffalo | $47,510 | ||
| $100,000 in Salt Lake City equals in Buffalo | $95,019 | ||
| $150,000 in Salt Lake City equals in Buffalo | $142,529 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.