Side-by-side
Buffalo vs Albuquerque
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Buffalo, NY52 | Albuquerque, NM59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 52 | 59 |
| Affordability | 84 | 90 |
| Housing | 60 | 59 |
| Jobs | 30 | 25 |
| Safety | 29 | 33 |
| Climate | 43 | 100 |
| Amenities | 62 | 40 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,031 | $3,812 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,139 | $1,185 |
| Median home value | $152,300 | $266,700 |
| Median HH income | $48,050 | $65,604 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Population | 276.4K | 562.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 80° / 19° | 90° / 26° |
| Sunny days / yr | 150 | 291 |