Side-by-side
Rochester vs Buffalo
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Rochester, NY46 | Buffalo, NY51 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 46 | 51 |
| Affordability | 83 | 87 |
| Housing | 62 | 61 |
| Jobs | 33 | 33 |
| Safety | 6 | 18 |
| Climate | 42 | 45 |
| Amenities | 47 | 62 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,034 | $3,898 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,302 | $1,216 |
| Median home value | $120,600 | $152,300 |
| Median HH income | $46,628 | $48,050 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Population | 209.7K | 276.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 18° | 80° / 19° |
| Sunny days / yr | 159 | 164 |