Cost of Living in Buffalo, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
99.8
100 = national avg
-0.2 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$43,917
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$103,803
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing82.3
Food107.2
Transportation114.3
Healthcare105.7
Utilities100.7
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$928
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,143
per month
The overall cost of living index in Buffalo is 99.8, which is 0.2% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 82.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $43,917 per year to cover basic expenses.