Negotiating pay when I have been out of work - any advice?

I have been out of work for 2 weeks and feel pressure to accept less. I am in Buffalo, in case local advice matters. I looked up ranges in Buffalo and they vary a lot.

Check several sources for pay in Buffalo, then pick a range where the low end is one you can live with.

Asking about the range for the role first worked for me. Some recruiters share it.