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Overall prices in the San Jose, CA metro were 110.4 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so San Jose is 15.2% more expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 162% (211.9 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in San Jose buys about what $65,098 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Jose | Buffalo | San Jose vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 110.4 | 95.8 | +15.2% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 99.7 | +5.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 211.9 | 81.0 | +161.6% |
| Utilities | 156.7 | 129.5 | +21.0% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 97.8 | +2.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 119.3 | 97.0 | +22.9% |
| $50,000 in San Jose equals in Buffalo | $43,399 | ||
| $100,000 in San Jose equals in Buffalo | $86,797 | ||
| $150,000 in San Jose equals in Buffalo | $130,196 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.