Baylis, IL vs Buffalo, IL

Baylis is moderately more affordable than Buffalo, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Baylis scores 48 compared to 56 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 Baylis is $381/month compared to $475/month in Buffalo — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Baylis is more affordable at $33,800 median vs $122,400.

Median household income in Baylis is $43,438 compared to $67,321 in Buffalo (-35.5%). 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 Baylis spend roughly 10.5% of their income on rent, more than the 8.5% in Buffalo.