Buffalo, NY vs Ceres, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Buffalo
74.2
#613 nationally
Ceres
64
#1723 nationally
Ceres leads in median household income ($70,191 vs $42,891). Buffalo leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 33.7 min). Buffalo leads in walk score (66 vs 44).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo, NY | Ceres, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#613) | 64 (#1723) |
| Population | 276,807 | 48,397 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,040 | $456,636 |
| Median Household Income | $42,891 | $70,191 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 44 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 10.9 |
| School Rating | 4.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | R+11.0 |
C
74.2 Score
Buffalo, NY
Queen City rising
Median Home
$249,040
Population
276,807
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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D
64 Score
Ceres, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$456,636
Population
48,397
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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