Buffalo, OK vs Spavinaw, OK

Spavinaw is moderately more affordable than Buffalo, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Buffalo scores 60 compared to 55 for Spavinaw, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Buffalo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Buffalo is $693/month compared to $640/month in Spavinaw — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Spavinaw is more affordable at $57,300 median vs $89,200.

Median household income in Buffalo is $69,875 compared to $29,688 in Spavinaw (+135.4%). 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 11.9% of their income on rent, less than the 25.9% in Spavinaw.