How expensive is Buffalo compared to the rest of United States?

Buffalo ranks #136 out of 577 cities globally. It is 12.0% cheaper than the United States average, based on 82 cities. The rent index is 31.0 and local purchasing power is 128.8.

What is the average rent in Buffalo?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Buffalo city centre costs approximately USD 1,686 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,102 (saving 35%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 2,346.

Is Buffalo affordable to live in?

Buffalo is expensive by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is weak.

🇺🇸 NY, United States · 2026

Custo de Vida em Buffalo

12.0% abaixo da média de United States

Classificada em #136 de 577 cidades · Mais cara do que 76.4% das cidades mundialmente

-12.0%

Custo de Vida

-24.9%

Renda

-4.3%

Supermercado

-10.7%

Poder de Compra

Comparado com a média de United States · Ver ranking de United States →

Preços de Renda em Buffalo

Apartamento	Centro da Cidade	Fora do Centro	Poupa
1 Quarto	USD 1,686/mo	USD 1,102/mo	35%
3 Quartos	USD 2,346/mo	USD 1,610/mo	31%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Prices of Goods & Services in Buffalo

Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$4.73	1 source
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$2.06	1 source
Bread (500g)	$4.09	1 source
Local cheese (1kg)	$13.96	1 source
Chicken (1kg)	$9.87	1 source
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$14.55	1 source
Eggs (12)	$4.18	1 source
Milk (1L)	$0.93	1 source
Potatoes (1kg)	$2.70	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	$5.14	1 source
Water (1.5L)	$2.40	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$17.99	1 source

Apples (1kg)

$4.73

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$2.06

Bread (500g)

$4.09

Local cheese (1kg)

$13.96

Chicken (1kg)

$9.87

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$14.55

Eggs (12)

$4.18

Milk (1L)

$0.93

Potatoes (1kg)

$2.70

Tomatoes (1kg)

$5.14

Water (1.5L)

$2.40

Wine (mid-range)

$17.99

Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$5.25	1 source
Cappuccino	$5.66	1 source
McMeal	$12.00	1 source
Cheap meal	$25.00	1 source
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$80.00	1 source

Draft beer (0.5L)

$5.25

Cappuccino

$5.66

McMeal

$12.00

Cheap meal

$25.00

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$80.00

Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$113.21	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$53.17	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	$115.44	1 source
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$44.95	1 source

Business shoes (leather)

$113.21

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$53.17

Sport shoes (Nike)

$115.44

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$44.95

Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$13.00	1 source
Gym membership	$36.21	1 source

Cinema ticket

$13.00

Gym membership

$36.21

Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$0.89	1 source
Taxi start	$5.30	1 source
Monthly pass	$91.85	1 source

Gasoline (1L)

$0.89

Taxi start

$5.30

Monthly pass

$91.85

Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$327.32	1 source

Basic utilities (85m²)

$327.32

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Buffalo has a cost of living index of 50.8 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 3 data sources.

50.8

Index

Sources

8.5

Gap between sources

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Numbeo

54.5

Expatistan

46.0

LivingCost

52.0

ShouldIMove price index

No data

ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.

View all 577 cities | Data collected: Numbeo outubro 2026 · Expatistan março 2026 · LivingCost outubro 2026

Índices de Custo

Custo de Vida

-12.0% Affordable

Renda

-24.9% Very affordable

Supermercado

-4.3% Average

Restaurantes

+3.7% Average

Poder de Compra

-10.7% Weak

Viver em Buffalo: O Que Esperar

Buffalo é expensive pelos padrões globais (classificada #136 de 577 cidades). Está 12.0% mais barato que a média de United States, com base em 82 cidades.

Os mantimentos são average, enquanto comer fora é average. Rent oferece o melhor custo-benefício, enquanto Restaurants é o mais caro.

O poder de compra local é forte: os residentes podem pagar mais bens e serviços do que na maioria das cidades.