Buffalo, NY vs Forest Park, GA
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
Forest Park
73
#795 nationally
Buffalo leads in walk score (66 vs 34). Buffalo leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 27.3 min). Buffalo leads in median household income ($42,891 vs $41,837).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo, NY | Forest Park, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#613) | 73 (#795) |
| Population | 276,807 | 19,368 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,040 | $164,986 |
| Median Household Income | $42,891 | $41,837 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 34 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 15.7 |
| School Rating | 4.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+69.2 |
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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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73 Score
Forest Park, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$164,986
Population
19,368
Crime
High
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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