Buffalo, NY vs Deer 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
Deer Park
80.3
#82 nationally
Deer Park leads in median household income ($89,219 vs $42,891). Buffalo leads in walk score (66 vs 33). Buffalo leads in cost of living index (88 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo, NY | Deer Park, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#613) | 80.3 (#82) |
| Population | 276,807 | 33,176 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,040 | $281,493 |
| Median Household Income | $42,891 | $89,219 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 33 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.7 |
| School Rating | 4.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+5.5 |
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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B-
80.3 Score
Deer Park, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,493
Population
33,176
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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