Buffalo, WY vs Evanston, WY

Evanston is moderately more affordable than Buffalo, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Buffalo scores 87 compared to 77 for Evanston, 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 $1,066/month compared to $841/month in Evanston — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Evanston is more affordable at $236,400 median vs $272,300.

Median household income in Buffalo is $61,813 compared to $76,569 in Evanston (-19.3%). Evanston offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Buffalo spend roughly 20.7% of their income on rent, more than the 13.2% in Evanston.