Buffalo City, WI vs Maine, WI

Buffalo City is moderately more affordable than Maine, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Buffalo City scores 71 compared to 81 for Maine, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Maine 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 $902/month in Maine — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Buffalo City is more affordable at $165,900 median vs $262,100.

Median household income in Buffalo City is $62,917 compared to $110,592 in Maine (-43.1%). While Maine 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 City spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, more than the 9.8% in Maine.