Buffalo, NY vs Toledo, 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
Toledo
77.8
#219 nationally
Buffalo leads in walk score (66 vs 46). Toledo leads in average commute (19.9 min vs 22.4 min). Toledo leads in cost of living index (83 vs 88).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo, NY | Toledo, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#613) | 77.8 (#219) |
| Population | 276,807 | 265,304 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,040 | $134,048 |
| Median Household Income | $42,891 | $45,405 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 19.9 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 46 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 28.5 |
| School Rating | 4.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+12.6 |
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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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77.8 Score
Toledo, OH
Growing Ohio city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$134,048
Population
265,304
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
46
Midwest
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