Dallas, TX vs Niagara Falls, NY

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.

Dallas

70.1

#1132 nationally

vs

Niagara Falls

78.8

#160 nationally

Niagara Falls leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 27.4 min). Dallas leads in median household income ($61,899 vs $45,932). Niagara Falls leads in cost of living index (92 vs 105).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Dallas, TX Niagara Falls, NY
WhereAtHome Score 70.1 (#1132) 78.8 (#160)
Population 1,304,379 47,599
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $309,590 $175,991
Median Household Income $61,899 $45,932
Average Commute 27.4 min 18.8 min
Walk Score 46 51
Crime Level Moderate-High 13.7
School Rating 5.8 N/A
Cost of Living Index 105 92
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+22.2 R+14.9