Buffalo, NY vs Cudahy, CA
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
Cudahy
59
#1951 nationally
Buffalo leads in cost of living index (88 vs 141). Buffalo leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 32.2 min). Cudahy leads in median household income ($49,596 vs $42,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo, NY | Cudahy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#613) | 59 (#1951) |
| Population | 276,807 | 21,723 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,040 | $697,308 |
| Median Household Income | $42,891 | $49,596 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 62 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 17.9 |
| School Rating | 4.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+32.9 |
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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F
59 Score
Cudahy, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$697,308
Population
21,723
Crime
High
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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