Buffalo Center, IA Cost of Living


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Winnebago County / Buffalo Center / Zip Codes

Buffalo Center cost of living score
73.7
Less expensive
26.3% lower
than the US average
8.0% lower
than the Iowa average
Buffalo Center, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.3% lower than the U.S. average and 8.0% higher than the average for Iowa.

Buffalo Center, IA

Housing costs in Buffalo Center?
A typical home costs $104,900, which is 69.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 46.2% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Buffalo Center costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.7% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Buffalo Center?
To live comfortably in Buffalo Center, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $20,160 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Buffalo Center?
The cost of living in Buffalo Center, IA is relatively low compared to other places in the United States. According to Best Places, the cost of living index in Buffalo Center is 77.6, which is 22.4 points lower than the US average of 100. The median home value in Buffalo Center is just $83,500, significantly lower than the US median of over $231,000. Other staples such as food and transportation are also much cheaper in Buffalo Center than other parts of the country. This makes it a great place to live for people looking to save money on their day-to-day expenses.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBuffalo CenterIowaUnited States
  73.780.1100.0
  91.694.4100
  123.8108.2100.0
  37.155.4100.0
  $104,900$194,900$338,100
  98.3%98.5%100.0%
  63.971.4100.0
  93.696.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

The cost of living here is not high. Property taxes are unbelievably low. Just about everything you would need is available right here in Buffalo Center. We have a  More

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