Side-by-side
Buffalo vs Rochester vs Minneapolis vs Tulsa
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 | Minneapolis, MN52 | Tulsa, OK61 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 52 | 49 | 52 | 61 |
| Affordability | 84 | 81 | 80 | 92 |
| Housing | 60 | 60 | 60 | 78 |
| Jobs | 30 | 27 | 42 | 26 |
| Safety | 29 | 35 | 11 | 20 |
| Climate | 43 | 34 | 60 | 98 |
| Amenities | 62 | 47 | 64 | 53 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,031 | $4,155 | $4,188 | $3,603 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,139 | $1,256 | $1,405 | $987 |
| Median home value | $152,300 | $120,600 | $345,600 | $189,600 |
| Median HH income | $48,050 | $46,628 | $80,269 | $58,407 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% | 5.5% | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| Population | 276.4K | 209.7K | 426.8K | 412.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 80° / 19° | 81° / 18° | 83° / 8° | 93° / 28° |
| Sunny days / yr | 150 | 106 | 209 | 238 |