Buffalo, NY vs El Monte, 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
El Monte
61.6
#1894 nationally
Buffalo leads in cost of living index (88 vs 151). El Monte leads in median household income ($59,929 vs $42,891). Buffalo leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 29.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo, NY | El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#613) | 61.6 (#1894) |
| Population | 276,807 | 103,794 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,040 | $764,928 |
| Median Household Income | $42,891 | $59,929 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 62 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 11.6 |
| School Rating | 4.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 151 |
| 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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D-
61.6 Score
El Monte, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$764,928
Population
103,794
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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