Side-by-side
Buffalo vs Rochester
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Buffalo, NY51 | Rochester, NY51 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 51 |
| Affordability | 95 | 94 |
| Housing | 57 | 64 |
| Jobs | 22 | 21 |
| Safety | 26 | 29 |
| Climate | 45 | 46 |
| Amenities | 50 | 37 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,439 | $3,498 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $952 | $961 |
| Median home value | $175,000 | $145,000 |
| Median HH income | $46,000 | $44,000 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 4.0% |
| Population | 277K | 210K |
| Summer high / winter low | 80° / 19° | 81° / 18° |
| Sunny days / yr | 164 | 159 |