Buffalo, MO vs Chillicothe, MO

Buffalo is moderately more affordable than Chillicothe, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Buffalo scores 62 compared to 65 for Chillicothe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chillicothe can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Buffalo is $647/month compared to $767/month in Chillicothe — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Buffalo has cheaper rent, Chillicothe actually has lower median home values ($119,900 vs $131,300).

Median household income in Buffalo is $32,630 compared to $51,231 in Chillicothe (-36.3%). While Chillicothe 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 23.8% of their income on rent, more than the 18% in Chillicothe.