Buffalo, NY vs Milton, GA
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
Milton
66
#1594 nationally
Buffalo leads in walk score (66 vs 12). Milton leads in median household income ($142,845 vs $42,891). Buffalo leads in cost of living index (88 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo, NY | Milton, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#613) | 66 (#1594) |
| Population | 276,807 | 41,383 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,040 | $956,345 |
| Median Household Income | $42,891 | $142,845 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 12 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 2.6 |
| School Rating | 4.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+44.9 |
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
66 Score
Milton, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$956,345
Population
41,383
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
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