Side-by-side
Rochester vs Buffalo vs Albuquerque vs Grand Rapids
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 | Albuquerque, NM59 | Grand Rapids, MI48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 49 | 52 | 59 | 48 |
| Affordability | 81 | 84 | 90 | 83 |
| Housing | 60 | 60 | 59 | 64 |
| Jobs | 27 | 30 | 25 | 13 |
| Safety | 35 | 29 | 33 | 25 |
| Climate | 34 | 43 | 100 | 57 |
| Amenities | 47 | 62 | 40 | 40 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,155 | $4,031 | $3,812 | $4,043 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,256 | $1,139 | $1,185 | $1,278 |
| Median home value | $120,600 | $152,300 | $266,700 | $225,500 |
| Median HH income | $46,628 | $48,050 | $65,604 | $65,526 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% | 5.3% | 4.7% | 5.1% |
| Population | 209.7K | 276.4K | 562.5K | 197.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 18° | 80° / 19° | 90° / 26° | 83° / 18° |
| Sunny days / yr | 106 | 150 | 291 | 170 |