Side-by-side
Buffalo vs Spokane
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Buffalo, NY51 | Spokane, WA55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 55 |
| Affordability | 95 | 95 |
| Housing | 57 | 40 |
| Jobs | 22 | 27 |
| Safety | 26 | 33 |
| Climate | 45 | 86 |
| Amenities | 50 | 38 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,439 | $3,644 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $952 | $1,114 |
| Median home value | $175,000 | $380,000 |
| Median HH income | $46,000 | $62,000 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Population | 277K | 230K |
| Summer high / winter low | 80° / 19° | 84° / 25° |
| Sunny days / yr | 164 | 175 |