Buffalo, WV vs Williamstown, WV

Buffalo is moderately more affordable than Williamstown, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Buffalo scores 63 compared to 70 for Williamstown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Williamstown 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 $848/month in Williamstown — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Buffalo is more affordable at $124,100 median vs $164,100.

Median household income in Buffalo is $55,313 compared to $75,577 in Williamstown (-26.8%). While Williamstown 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 13.5% in Williamstown.