The Buffalo-Niagara Region
Affordable Living
It’s easy to stretch your dollar in Buffalo, where the cost of living is well below the national average.
In Western New York, you can enjoy the perks of city living without the hefty price tag. Our cost of living is a third lower than the national average.
A Buyer’s (and Renter’s) Market
Looking for safe, convenient, affordable neighborhoods? Western New York boasts a wealth of them.
Our region is among the five most affordable housing markets in the United States. The median price for a single family home is one-third lower than the national median.
A wide range of housing options are available in urban, suburban and small-town settings. Our housing market is as diverse as it is affordable.
- Downtown lofts
- Convenient-to-campus apartment complexes and rental homes
- Turn-of-the-century Victorians
- Suburban family homes in friendly neighborhoods
- Patio homes
- Waterfront condominiums
- Rural living
Relocation Destination
Forbes has ranked Buffalo as the most affordable city in America, while Sperling’s Best Places counts Buffalo among the top five cities to relocate to in America. Among the reasons cited:
