Buffalo City, WI vs Lomira, WI

Buffalo City is moderately more affordable than Lomira, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Buffalo City scores 71 compared to 83 for Lomira, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lomira 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 $1,087/month in Lomira — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Buffalo City is more affordable at $165,900 median vs $207,200.

Median household income in Buffalo City is $62,917 compared to $66,471 in Lomira (-5.3%). Lomira does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Buffalo City spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 19.6% in Lomira.