Side-by-side
Buffalo vs Rochester
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Buffalo, NY52 | Rochester, NY49 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 52 | 49 |
| Affordability | 84 | 81 |
| Housing | 60 | 60 |
| Jobs | 30 | 27 |
| Safety | 29 | 35 |
| Climate | 43 | 34 |
| Amenities | 62 | 47 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,031 | $4,155 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,139 | $1,256 |
| Median home value | $152,300 | $120,600 |
| Median HH income | $48,050 | $46,628 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% | 5.5% |
| Population | 276.4K | 209.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 80° / 19° | 81° / 18° |
| Sunny days / yr | 150 | 106 |