Side-by-side
Buffalo vs Cleveland vs Milwaukee 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 | Cleveland, OH55 | Milwaukee, WI60 | Rochester, NY46 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 55 | 60 | 46 |
| Affordability | 87 | 91 | 90 | 83 |
| Housing | 61 | 60 | 61 | 62 |
| Jobs | 33 | 26 | 37 | 33 |
| Safety | 18 | 3 | 33 | 6 |
| Climate | 45 | 90 | 73 | 42 |
| Amenities | 62 | 66 | 67 | 47 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,898 | $3,712 | $3,778 | $4,034 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,216 | $1,216 | $1,249 | $1,302 |
| Median home value | $152,300 | $94,100 | $172,000 | $120,600 |
| Median HH income | $48,050 | $39,187 | $51,888 | $46,628 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 4.0% |
| Population | 276.4K | 367.5K | 569.8K | 209.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 80° / 19° | 82° / 23° | 80° / 16° | 81° / 18° |
| Sunny days / yr | 164 | 166 | 190 | 159 |