Side-by-side
Buffalo vs Minneapolis
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Buffalo, NY51 | Minneapolis, MN56 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 56 |
| Affordability | 87 | 80 |
| Housing | 61 | 63 |
| Jobs | 33 | 55 |
| Safety | 18 | 9 |
| Climate | 45 | 73 |
| Amenities | 62 | 65 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,898 | $4,162 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,216 | $1,433 |
| Median home value | $152,300 | $345,600 |
| Median HH income | $48,050 | $80,269 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 2.9% |
| Population | 276.4K | 426.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 80° / 19° | 86° / 8° |
| Sunny days / yr | 164 | 198 |