Buffalo, NY vs Pearland, 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
Pearland
73.9
#664 nationally
Buffalo leads in walk score (66 vs 21). Pearland leads in median household income ($111,123 vs $42,891). Buffalo leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 33.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo, NY | Pearland, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#613) | 73.9 (#664) |
| Population | 276,807 | 127,736 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,040 | $383,980 |
| Median Household Income | $42,891 | $111,123 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 33.6 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 21 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 2.6 |
| School Rating | 4.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | R+19.7 |
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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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73.9 Score
Pearland, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$383,980
Population
127,736
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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