Buffalo, MN vs Inver Grove Heights, MN

Buffalo is moderately more affordable than Inver Grove Heights, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Buffalo scores 93 compared to 109 for Inver Grove Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Inver Grove Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Buffalo is $1,111/month compared to $1,447/month in Inver Grove Heights — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Buffalo is more affordable at $281,900 median vs $352,300.

Median household income in Buffalo is $88,306 compared to $104,055 in Inver Grove Heights (-15.1%). While Inver Grove Heights 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 16.7% in Inver Grove Heights.