Side-by-side
Buffalo vs Kansas City
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Buffalo, NY51 | Kansas City, MO62 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 62 |
| Affordability | 87 | 89 |
| Housing | 61 | 68 |
| Jobs | 33 | 53 |
| Safety | 18 | 16 |
| Climate | 45 | 96 |
| Amenities | 62 | 54 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,898 | $3,818 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,216 | $1,227 |
| Median home value | $152,300 | $227,000 |
| Median HH income | $48,050 | $67,449 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Population | 276.4K | 508.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 80° / 19° | 90° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 164 | 215 |