Side-by-side
Lancaster vs Buffalo
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Lancaster, CA53 | Buffalo, NY52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 53 | 52 |
| Affordability | 75 | 84 |
| Housing | 42 | 60 |
| Jobs | 12 | 30 |
| Safety | 40 | 29 |
| Climate | 88 | 43 |
| Amenities | 64 | 62 |
| 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 |
| Unemployment | 7.2% | 5.3% |
| Population | 170K | 276.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 98° / 31° | 80° / 19° |
| Sunny days / yr | 319 | 150 |