Buffalo, MN vs Glencoe, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Glencoe is 19% cheaper than Buffalo. With a cost index of 78 vs 93, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Glencoe to Buffalo should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Buffalo is $1,111/month compared to $901/month in Glencoe — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glencoe is more affordable at $213,100 median vs $281,900.

Median household income in Buffalo is $88,306 compared to $63,967 in Glencoe (+38%). While Buffalo 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 spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 16.9% in Glencoe.