Buffalo, NY vs Durant, OK
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
Durant
73.7
#684 nationally
Durant leads in average commute (15.4 min vs 22.4 min). Durant leads in median household income ($44,593 vs $42,891). Buffalo leads in cost of living index (88 vs 89).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo, NY | Durant, OK |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#613) | 73.7 (#684) |
| Population | 276,807 | 20,296 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,040 | $226,720 |
| Median Household Income | $42,891 | $44,593 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 15.4 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 7.4 |
| School Rating | 4.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | R+58.6 |
Data coverage note: Durant is missing data for 1 metric that Buffalo has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74.2 Score
Buffalo, NY
Queen City rising
Median Home
$249,040
Population
276,807
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
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Northeast
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73.7 Score
Durant, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$226,720
Population
20,296
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$44,593
Southwest
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