Cost of Living in Buffalo, WY

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3%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
12%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Buffalo Wyoming National
Cost of living103100100
Groceries101101100
Health care9798100
Housing112102100
Transportation101100100
Utilities102103100
Lifestyle & Entertainment10198100
Household Items9999100
Education & Childcare9497100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Buffalo is 3% higher than the Wyoming average
  • The cost of living in Buffalo is 3% higher than the national average
  • Buffalo housing is 12% higher than the national average
  • Wyoming general sales tax is 22% lower than the national average
  • Wyoming state income tax is 100% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$99,342$8,279$2,318$2,981
      Renters$33,542$2,795$783$1,006
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Buffalo, WY, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Buffalo homeowners, is $99,342. This would allow for a maximum of $2,318 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $33,542 which would result in a maximum of $783 to be spent on rental costs.

      Wyoming Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Wyoming 4% 6%

      Wyoming Income Tax

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      Wyoming 0% 0%

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      City Population Cost of Living Index National Avg.
      Buffalo, WY4,7601033.4%

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      Buffalo, WY4,7601033.4%
      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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