Afton, WY vs Buffalo, WY

Afton is moderately more affordable than Buffalo, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Afton scores 80 compared to 87 for Buffalo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Buffalo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Afton is $738/month compared to $1,066/month in Buffalo — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Afton has cheaper rent, Buffalo actually has lower median home values ($272,300 vs $311,200).

Median household income in Afton is $56,806 compared to $61,813 in Buffalo (-8.1%). While Buffalo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Afton spend roughly 15.6% of their income on rent, less than the 20.7% in Buffalo.