Buffalo, NY vs University Park, TX
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
University Park
68.7
#1302 nationally
University Park leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $42,891). Buffalo leads in cost of living index (88 vs 245). University Park leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 22.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo, NY | University Park, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#613) | 68.7 (#1302) |
| Population | 276,807 | 24,954 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,040 | $2,499,000 |
| Median Household Income | $42,891 | $250,001 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 61 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 1.7 |
| School Rating | 4.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 245 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+22.2 |
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+
68.7 Score
University Park, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,499,000
Population
24,954
Crime
Low
Walk Score
61
Southwest
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