Buffalo, KS vs Mound City, KS

Buffalo is moderately more affordable than Mound City, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Buffalo scores 56 compared to 64 for Mound City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mound City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Buffalo is $725/month compared to $675/month in Mound City — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mound City has cheaper rent, Buffalo actually has lower median home values ($35,800 vs $132,600).

Median household income in Buffalo is $68,750 compared to $58,681 in Mound City (+17.2%). 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 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 13.8% in Mound City.