Buffalo, WV Cost of Living


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Buffalo cost of living score
88.3
Less expensive
11.7% lower
than the US average
11.2% higher
than the West Virginia average
Buffalo, West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.7% lower than the U.S. average and 11.2% lower than the average for West Virginia.

Buffalo, WV

Housing costs in Buffalo?
A typical home costs $130,800, which is 61.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.4% less expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Buffalo costs $850 per month, which is 40.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $860.

Can I afford Buffalo?
To live comfortably in Buffalo, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $25,200 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Buffalo?
The cost of living in Buffalo, WV is relatively low compared to larger cities. The median home price in 2019 was around $87,000, which is significantly less expensive than most metropolitan areas. Additionally, the average utility, transportation and health care costs are all below the national average. All of these factors make it an attractive location for people looking to save money while still enjoying a comfortable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBuffaloWest VirginiaUnited States
  88.379.4100.0
  96.595.8100
  135.2127.0100.0
  30.539.3100.0
  $130,800$139,700$338,100
  87.0%85.9%100.0%
  101.090.1100.0
  105.585.1100.0

   100=National Average

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