Buffalo, NY vs Lisle, 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

vs

Lisle

75.7

#427 nationally

Lisle leads in median household income ($106,265 vs $42,891). Buffalo leads in walk score (66 vs 37). Buffalo leads in cost of living index (88 vs 124).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Buffalo, NY Lisle, IL
WhereAtHome Score 74.2 (#613) 75.7 (#427)
Population 276,807 23,222
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $249,040 $438,465
Median Household Income $42,891 $106,265
Average Commute 22.4 min 29.2 min
Walk Score 66 37
Crime Level Moderate-High 1.2
School Rating 4.6 N/A
Cost of Living Index 88 124
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+9.7 D+13.3