Buffalo, NY vs San Antonio, 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
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
Buffalo leads in walk score (66 vs 37). San Antonio leads in median household income ($57,346 vs $42,891). San Antonio leads in school rating (6 vs 4.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo, NY | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#613) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 276,807 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,040 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $42,891 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 37 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | Moderate |
| School Rating | 4.6 | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+9.8 |
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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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C
74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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