Buffalo, NY vs Rock Hill, SC
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
Rock Hill
68.3
#1327 nationally
Buffalo leads in walk score (66 vs 28). Rock Hill leads in median household income ($60,807 vs $42,891). Buffalo leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 25.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo, NY | Rock Hill, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#613) | 68.3 (#1327) |
| Population | 276,807 | 75,654 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,040 | $327,415 |
| Median Household Income | $42,891 | $60,807 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 12.1 |
| School Rating | 4.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | R+19.1 |
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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+
68.3 Score
Rock Hill, SC
South Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$327,415
Population
75,654
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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