Buffalo, TX vs Scotland, TX

Buffalo is moderately more affordable than Scotland, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Buffalo scores 61 compared to 71 for Scotland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Scotland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Buffalo is $746/month compared to $935/month in Scotland — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Buffalo is more affordable at $62,300 median vs $135,300.

Median household income in Buffalo is $47,428 compared to $77,500 in Scotland (-38.8%). While Scotland 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 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in Scotland.