Buffalo, IL vs Camp Point, IL

Buffalo is moderately more affordable than Camp Point, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Buffalo scores 56 compared to 64 for Camp Point, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Camp Point can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Buffalo is $475/month compared to $696/month in Camp Point — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Buffalo has cheaper rent, Camp Point actually has lower median home values ($111,700 vs $122,400).

Median household income in Buffalo is $67,321 compared to $58,438 in Camp Point (+15.2%). Buffalo offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Buffalo spend roughly 8.5% of their income on rent, less than the 14.3% in Camp Point.