Buffalo, NY vs Mayfield Heights, OH
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
Mayfield Heights
83.1
#16 nationally
Buffalo leads in walk score (66 vs 47). Mayfield Heights leads in median household income ($59,423 vs $42,891). Buffalo leads in cost of living index (88 vs 94).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo, NY | Mayfield Heights, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#613) | 83.1 (#16) |
| Population | 276,807 | 19,793 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,040 | $235,842 |
| Median Household Income | $42,891 | $59,423 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 47 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 0.6 |
| 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 | D+31.5 |
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
83.1 Score
Mayfield Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$235,842
Population
19,793
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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