Buffalo, NY vs Killeen, 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
Killeen
74.9
#531 nationally
Buffalo leads in walk score (66 vs 30). Killeen leads in median household income ($57,086 vs $42,891). Buffalo leads in cost of living index (88 vs 94).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo, NY | Killeen, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#613) | 74.9 (#531) |
| Population | 276,807 | 159,643 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,040 | $220,448 |
| Median Household Income | $42,891 | $57,086 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 30 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 14.5 |
| School Rating | 4.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | R+16.2 |
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74.2 Score
Buffalo, NY
Queen City rising
Median Home
$249,040
Population
276,807
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
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Northeast
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74.9 Score
Killeen, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$220,448
Population
159,643
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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