Buffalo City is a small town of 835 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $67,955
and a 2.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Buffalo City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Buffalo City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Buffalo City city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.0
Buffalo City's overall cost of living index is 94.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Buffalo City costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Buffalo City, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$175,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,011
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
92.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,955
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Buffalo City's violent crime rate is 92.1 per 100,000 residents
— 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
92.1 /100k
Property Crime
330.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Buffalo City, WI
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Buffalo City sees average highs of 22.9°F in January
and 82.6°F in July,
with 35.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 36.0 inches of snow per year.
Buffalo City's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Buffalo City roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $175,000 and median rent is $1,011/month.
Buffalo City's violent crime rate is 92.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 330.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Buffalo City, WI has a population of 835, a median household income of $67,955, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Buffalo City averages 22.9°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.4 inches
with about 36.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Buffalo City, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54622.
The population of Buffalo City, Wisconsin is 835 with a median age of 56.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Buffalo City: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $175,000, median household income $67,955, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Buffalo City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
