Buffalo, WY vs Ranchettes, WY

Buffalo is moderately more affordable than Ranchettes, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Buffalo scores 87 compared to 98 for Ranchettes, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ranchettes 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 $658/month in Ranchettes — a 62% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ranchettes has cheaper rent, Buffalo actually has lower median home values ($272,300 vs $560,900).

Median household income in Buffalo is $61,813 compared to $124,426 in Ranchettes (-50.3%). While Ranchettes 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 20.7% of their income on rent, more than the 6.3% in Ranchettes.