Bowler, WI vs Buffalo City, WI

Bowler is moderately more affordable than Buffalo City, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Bowler scores 65 compared to 71 for Buffalo City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Buffalo City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bowler is $704/month compared to $810/month in Buffalo City — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bowler is more affordable at $133,800 median vs $165,900.

Median household income in Bowler is $53,750 compared to $62,917 in Buffalo City (-14.6%). While Buffalo City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bowler spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Buffalo City.