Is Buffalo more expensive than Saint Louis?

Buffalo is 0.1% more expensive than Saint Louis overall. Rent is 11.0% higher, groceries 15.8% cheaper, and restaurants 12.1% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Saint Louis or Buffalo?

Saint Louis has a purchasing power index of 158.6 while Buffalo has 129.1 (NYC = 100). Saint Louis offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇺🇸 Saint Louis vs 🇺🇸 Buffalo

2026

Buffalo is 0.1% more expensive

Category	🇺🇸 Saint Louis	🇺🇸 Buffalo	Difference
Cost of Living	73.3	73.4	+0.1%
Rent	27.3	30.3	+11.0%
Groceries	90.6	76.3	-15.8%
Restaurants	70.5	79.0	+12.1%
Purchasing Power	158.6	129.1	-18.6%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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