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, NY49 | Buffalo, NY52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 49 | 52 |
| Affordability | 81 | 84 |
| Housing | 60 | 60 |
| Jobs | 27 | 30 |
| Safety | 35 | 29 |
| Climate | 34 | 43 |
| Amenities | 47 | 62 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,155 | $4,031 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,256 | $1,139 |
| Median home value | $120,600 | $152,300 |
| Median HH income | $46,628 | $48,050 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Population | 209.7K | 276.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 18° | 80° / 19° |
| Sunny days / yr | 106 | 150 |