Buffalo, NY vs East Chicago, IN
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
East Chicago
77.8
#215 nationally
Buffalo leads in walk score (66 vs 56). Buffalo leads in median household income ($42,891 vs $39,434). East Chicago leads in cost of living index (82 vs 88).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo, NY | East Chicago, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#613) | 77.8 (#215) |
| Population | 276,807 | 25,830 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,040 | $129,375 |
| Median Household Income | $42,891 | $39,434 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 56 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 22.6 |
| School Rating | 4.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+5.6 |
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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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77.8 Score
East Chicago, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$129,375
Population
25,830
Crime
High
Walk Score
56
Midwest
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