Cost of living in Buffalo County, WI
Population 13,341 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Buffalo County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Buffalo County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Buffalo County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Buffalo County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Buffalo County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Buffalo County
State and local tax rates for Wisconsin.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Buffalo County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Buffalo County
What it costs to live in Buffalo County each month.
- Rent $732
- Energy $179
- Water $50
- Groceries $329
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $527
- State tax $155
- Rent $960
- Energy $215
- Water $60
- Groceries $545
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $795
- State tax $271
- Rent $1,182
- Energy $268
- Water $70
- Groceries $827
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $795
- State tax $271
Frequently asked questions about Buffalo County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Buffalo County?
In Buffalo County, WI, a one-bedroom apartment averages $732 per month, a two-bedroom averages $960 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,182 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Buffalo County?
In Buffalo County, WI, the average household income is $68,722 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $42,278 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Buffalo County?
The estimated cost of living in Buffalo County, WI is approximately $2,772 per month for a single person, $4,130 for a couple, $6,483 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Buffalo County?
The combined sales tax rate in Buffalo County, WI is 5.44%, which includes the Wisconsin state rate of 5.00% plus an average local rate of 0.44%.
Is Buffalo County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Buffalo County, WI would need approximately $2,772 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $68,722 per year ($5,727 per month). Buffalo County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Buffalo County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Buffalo County, WI is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Buffalo County?
The average home value in Buffalo County, WI is $197,600, with average annual property taxes of $2,811, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Buffalo County compare to other areas?
You can compare Buffalo County, WI with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Buffalo County is in Wisconsin.
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP