Buffalo, NY vs Lawndale, 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
Lawndale
63.3
#1777 nationally
Buffalo leads in cost of living index (88 vs 158). Lawndale leads in median household income ($76,213 vs $42,891). Lawndale leads in walk score (82 vs 66).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo, NY | Lawndale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#613) | 63.3 (#1777) |
| Population | 276,807 | 30,155 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,040 | $786,284 |
| Median Household Income | $42,891 | $76,213 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 82 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 16.3 |
| School Rating | 4.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+32.9 |
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
63.3 Score
Lawndale, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$786,284
Population
30,155
Crime
High
Walk Score
82
Pacific
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