Buffalo, IL vs Milledgeville, IL

Buffalo is moderately more affordable than Milledgeville, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Buffalo scores 56 compared to 60 for Milledgeville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Milledgeville 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 $629/month in Milledgeville — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Buffalo has cheaper rent, Milledgeville actually has lower median home values ($89,200 vs $122,400).

Median household income in Buffalo is $67,321 compared to $59,688 in Milledgeville (+12.8%). 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 12.6% in Milledgeville.