Buffalo, NY vs Evergreen Park, 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
Evergreen Park
80.8
#62 nationally
Evergreen Park leads in median household income ($92,266 vs $42,891). Buffalo leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 31.7 min). Buffalo leads in cost of living index (88 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo, NY | Evergreen Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#613) | 80.8 (#62) |
| Population | 276,807 | 19,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,040 | $294,044 |
| Median Household Income | $42,891 | $92,266 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 64 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.4 |
| School Rating | 4.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+42.0 |
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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B-
80.8 Score
Evergreen Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$294,044
Population
19,010
Crime
Low
Walk Score
64
Midwest
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