Buffalo, MN vs Roseville, MN

Buffalo is moderately more affordable than Roseville, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Buffalo scores 93 compared to 105 for Roseville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roseville 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 $1,346/month in Roseville — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Buffalo is more affordable at $281,900 median vs $334,800.

Median household income in Buffalo is $88,306 compared to $88,440 in Roseville (-0.2%). Roseville does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Buffalo spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in Roseville.