Buffalo City, WI vs Delavan Lake, WI

Buffalo City is moderately more affordable than Delavan Lake, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Buffalo City scores 71 compared to 83 for Delavan Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Delavan Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Buffalo City is $810/month compared to $875/month in Delavan Lake — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Buffalo City is more affordable at $165,900 median vs $292,100.

Median household income in Buffalo City is $62,917 compared to $71,042 in Delavan Lake (-11.4%). The higher salaries in Delavan Lake partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Buffalo City spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.8% in Delavan Lake.