Buffalo, NY vs Maple Grove, MN
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
Maple Grove
75.5
#450 nationally
Buffalo leads in walk score (66 vs 13). Maple Grove leads in median household income ($127,001 vs $42,891). Buffalo leads in cost of living index (88 vs 119).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo, NY | Maple Grove, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#613) | 75.5 (#450) |
| Population | 276,807 | 71,288 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,040 | $430,006 |
| Median Household Income | $42,891 | $127,001 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 13 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.1 |
| School Rating | 4.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+42.6 |
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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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75.5 Score
Maple Grove, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$430,006
Population
71,288
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Midwest
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