Buffalo, NY vs Roseville, CA
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
Roseville
66.3
#1562 nationally
Roseville leads in median household income ($112,265 vs $42,891). Buffalo leads in cost of living index (88 vs 154). Buffalo leads in walk score (66 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo, NY | Roseville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#613) | 66.3 (#1562) |
| Population | 276,807 | 159,135 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,040 | $651,227 |
| Median Household Income | $42,891 | $112,265 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 38 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 6.0 |
| School Rating | 4.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | R+8.5 |
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
66.3 Score
Roseville, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$651,227
Population
159,135
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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