Side-by-side
Grand Rapids vs Buffalo
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Grand Rapids, MI48 | Buffalo, NY52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 48 | 52 |
| Affordability | 83 | 84 |
| Housing | 64 | 60 |
| Jobs | 13 | 30 |
| Safety | 25 | 29 |
| Climate | 57 | 43 |
| Amenities | 40 | 62 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,043 | $4,031 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,278 | $1,139 |
| Median home value | $225,500 | $152,300 |
| Median HH income | $65,526 | $48,050 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Population | 197.8K | 276.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 18° | 80° / 19° |
| Sunny days / yr | 170 | 150 |