Buffalo Center, IA vs Holland, IA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Buffalo Center is 19.2% cheaper than Holland. With a cost index of 59 vs 73, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Buffalo Center to Holland should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Buffalo Center is $646/month compared to $1,094/month in Holland — a 41% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Buffalo Center is more affordable at $93,800 median vs $111,700.

Median household income in Buffalo Center is $49,474 compared to $71,979 in Holland (-31.3%). While Holland 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, less than the 18.2% in Holland.