Buffalo, NY vs East Peoria, IL
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 Peoria
81.3
#46 nationally
Buffalo leads in walk score (66 vs 17). East Peoria leads in median household income ($73,720 vs $42,891). East Peoria leads in average commute (19.5 min vs 22.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo, NY | East Peoria, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#613) | 81.3 (#46) |
| Population | 276,807 | 22,012 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,040 | $184,958 |
| Median Household Income | $42,891 | $73,720 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 19.5 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 17 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 7.3 |
| School Rating | 4.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | R+26.7 |
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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B-
81.3 Score
East Peoria, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$184,958
Population
22,012
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
17
Midwest
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