Bedford, TX vs Buffalo, 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.
Bedford
75.5
#446 nationally
Buffalo
74.2
#613 nationally
Bedford leads in median household income ($80,924 vs $42,891). Buffalo leads in walk score (66 vs 44). Buffalo leads in cost of living index (88 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bedford, TX | Buffalo, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#446) | 74.2 (#613) |
| Population | 48,370 | 276,807 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,909 | $249,040 |
| Median Household Income | $80,924 | $42,891 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+9.7 |
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75.5 Score
Bedford, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$376,909
Population
48,370
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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74.2 Score
Buffalo, NY
Queen City rising
Median Home
$249,040
Population
276,807
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
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Northeast
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