Zip 66717 (Buffalo, KS) Cost of Living


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United States / Kansas / No Metro Area / Wilson County / Buffalo / Buffalo (zip 66717)

Buffalo cost of living score
68.8
Less expensive
31.2% lower
than the US average
17.2% lower
than the Kansas average
Buffalo (zip 66717), Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 68.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.2% lower than the U.S. average and 17.2% higher than the average for Kansas.

Zip 66717 (Buffalo, KS)

Housing costs in Buffalo?
A typical home costs $73,500, which is 78.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 62.1% less expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Buffalo costs $720 per month, which is 49.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 34.7% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Buffalo?
To live comfortably in Buffalo (zip 66717), Kansas, a minimum annual income of $14,040 for a family, and $22,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Buffalo?
The cost of living in 66717 Buffalo, KS is lower than the national average. The area has a median home price of $68,000 which is far below the national average, making it an affordable place to live. Renters can find a one-bedroom apartment for as low as $400 per month and two bedrooms for around $650. The grocery costs are also quite low compared to other parts of the country with basic items costing around 10% less than the average in other areas. Fuel costs are also lower than the national average which helps to keep living expenses low overall.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBuffaloKansasUnited States
  68.883.1100.0
  89.893100
  102.2103.9100.0
  21.460.8100.0
  $73,500$194,100$338,100
  103.9%104.4%100.0%
  67.279.3100.0
  78.694.8100.0

   100=National Average

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