Buffalo, OK vs Old Green, OK

Buffalo, OK and Old Green, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.8% difference in their overall index. Buffalo scores 60 while Old Green scores 63 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Buffalo is $693/month compared to $577/month in Old Green — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Old Green has cheaper rent, Buffalo actually has lower median home values ($89,200 vs $168,800).

Median household income in Buffalo is $69,875 compared to $77,750 in Old Green (-10.1%). While Old Green 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 11.9% of their income on rent, more than the 8.9% in Old Green.