Buffalo, NY vs Passaic, NJ
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
Passaic
65
#1661 nationally
Buffalo leads in cost of living index (88 vs 129). Passaic leads in median household income ($57,832 vs $42,891). Passaic leads in walk score (82 vs 66).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo, NY | Passaic, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#613) | 65 (#1661) |
| Population | 276,807 | 68,903 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,040 | $560,282 |
| Median Household Income | $42,891 | $57,832 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 82 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 19.7 |
| School Rating | 4.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | R+2.9 |
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
65 Score
Passaic, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$560,282
Population
68,903
Crime
High
Walk Score
82
Northeast
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