Buffalo, SD vs Edgemont, SD

Edgemont is moderately more affordable than Buffalo, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Buffalo scores 58 compared to 52 for Edgemont, 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 $583/month compared to $460/month in Edgemont — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Edgemont is more affordable at $81,100 median vs $112,500.

Median household income in Buffalo is $81,607 compared to $42,440 in Edgemont (+92.3%). 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 8.6% of their income on rent, less than the 13% in Edgemont.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.5°F vs 43.2°F). Edgemont receives more rainfall at 19.8" per year compared to 13.4" in Buffalo.