Buffalo, SD vs Scotland, SD

Buffalo, SD and Scotland, SD have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.9% difference in their overall index. Buffalo scores 58 while Scotland scores 58 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 $583/month compared to $573/month in Scotland — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Scotland is more affordable at $110,000 median vs $112,500.

Median household income in Buffalo is $81,607 compared to $61,406 in Scotland (+32.9%). 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 11.2% in Scotland.