Buffalo, WV vs Franklin, WV

Buffalo is moderately more affordable than Franklin, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Buffalo scores 63 compared to 71 for Franklin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Franklin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Buffalo is $720/month compared to $732/month in Franklin — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Buffalo is more affordable at $124,100 median vs $213,500.

Median household income in Buffalo is $55,313 compared to $81,071 in Franklin (-31.8%). While Franklin 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 15.6% of their income on rent, more than the 10.8% in Franklin.

Climate-wise, Buffalo is notably warmer with an average of 56.2°F compared to 46.5°F in Franklin. Franklin receives more rainfall at 56.7" per year compared to 46.2" in Buffalo.