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Overall prices in the St. Louis, MO metro were 95.1 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so St. Louis is 0.8% less expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 2% (79.0 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in St. Louis buys about what $75,596 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | St. Louis | Buffalo | St. Louis vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.1 | 95.8 | -0.8% |
| Goods | 100.0 | 99.7 | +0.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.0 | 81.0 | -2.4% |
| Utilities | 69.9 | 129.5 | -46.0% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 97.8 | +0.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 91.0 | 97.0 | -6.2% |
| $50,000 in St. Louis equals in Buffalo | $50,398 | ||
| $100,000 in St. Louis equals in Buffalo | $100,795 | ||
| $150,000 in St. Louis equals in Buffalo | $151,193 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.