Buffalo, NY vs Thomasville, NC
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
Thomasville
78.2
#192 nationally
Thomasville leads in median household income ($48,457 vs $42,891). Thomasville leads in walk score (71 vs 66). Thomasville leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 22.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo, NY | Thomasville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#613) | 78.2 (#192) |
| Population | 276,807 | 27,435 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,040 | $239,669 |
| Median Household Income | $42,891 | $48,457 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 71 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 9.1 |
| School Rating | 4.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | R+47.1 |
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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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78.2 Score
Thomasville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$239,669
Population
27,435
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Southeast
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