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Lancaster vs Buffalo

Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.

MetricLancaster, CA53Buffalo, NY52
Fit score5352
Affordability7584
Housing4260
Jobs1230
Safety4029
Climate8843
Amenities6462
Est. monthly cost$4,446$4,031
Typical rent (household-sized)$1,379$1,139
Median home value$409,100$152,300
Median HH income$76,083$48,050
Unemployment7.2%5.3%
Population170K276.4K
Summer high / winter low98° / 31°80° / 19°
Sunny days / yr319150
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