Buffalo Center, IA vs Clarion, IA

Buffalo Center is moderately more affordable than Clarion, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Buffalo Center scores 59 compared to 64 for Clarion, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clarion can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Buffalo Center is $646/month compared to $764/month in Clarion — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Buffalo Center is more affordable at $93,800 median vs $107,600.

Median household income in Buffalo Center is $49,474 compared to $58,702 in Clarion (-15.7%). While Clarion is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Buffalo Center spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.6% in Clarion.