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, NJ59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 52 | 59 |
| Affordability | 95 | 60 |
| Housing | 62 | 12 |
| Jobs | 22 | 43 |
| Safety | 26 | 90 |
| Climate | 45 | 100 |
| Amenities | 51 | 35 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,439 | $4,901 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $952 | $1,998 |
| Median home value | $152,300 | $600,000 |
| Median HH income | $48,050 | $86,000 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| Population | 276.4K | 297K |
| Summer high / winter low | 80° / 19° | 85° / 27° |
| Sunny days / yr | 164 | 207 |