Buffalo, NY vs Gautier, MS
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
Gautier
77
#286 nationally
Buffalo leads in walk score (66 vs 8). Gautier leads in median household income ($57,757 vs $42,891). Buffalo leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 24.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo, NY | Gautier, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#613) | 77 (#286) |
| Population | 276,807 | 19,021 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,040 | $189,481 |
| Median Household Income | $42,891 | $57,757 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 8 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 6.8 |
| School Rating | 4.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | R+39.9 |
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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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77 Score
Gautier, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$189,481
Population
19,021
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
8
Southeast
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