Side-by-side
Buffalo vs Jersey City
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Buffalo, NY52 | Jersey City, NJ58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 52 | 58 |
| Affordability | 84 | 45 |
| Housing | 60 | 22 |
| Jobs | 30 | 75 |
| Safety | 29 | 58 |
| Climate | 43 | 99 |
| Amenities | 62 | 53 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,031 | $5,425 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,139 | $2,458 |
| Median home value | $152,300 | $534,500 |
| Median HH income | $48,050 | $94,813 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Population | 276.4K | 289.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 80° / 19° | 84° / 27° |
| Sunny days / yr | 150 | 204 |