Buffalo, NY vs Fullerton, 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
Fullerton
60.7
#1927 nationally
Fullerton leads in median household income ($99,279 vs $42,891). Buffalo leads in cost of living index (88 vs 175). Buffalo leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 30 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo, NY | Fullerton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#613) | 60.7 (#1927) |
| Population | 276,807 | 139,250 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,040 | $1,052,226 |
| Median Household Income | $42,891 | $99,279 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 30 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 54 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 12.5 |
| School Rating | 4.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 175 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+2.6 |
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-
60.7 Score
Fullerton, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,052,226
Population
139,250
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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