Cost of Living in Buffalo, SD
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
97.7
100 = national avg
-2.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$43,004
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$101,646
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing64.1
Food112.4
Transportation124.7
Healthcare109.9
Utilities100.2
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$722
per month
2 Bedroom
$948
per month
The overall cost of living index in Buffalo is 97.7, which is 2.3% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 64.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $43,004 per year to cover basic expenses.