Buffalo, NY vs Springfield, MO
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
Springfield
70.1
#1138 nationally
Buffalo leads in walk score (66 vs 39). Springfield leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 22.4 min). Springfield leads in median household income ($43,450 vs $42,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo, NY | Springfield, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#613) | 70.1 (#1138) |
| Population | 276,807 | 170,188 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,040 | $246,969 |
| Median Household Income | $42,891 | $43,450 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 18.1 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 39 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 32.3 |
| School Rating | 4.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | R+20.8 |
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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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70.1 Score
Springfield, MO
Mid-size Missouri city with community character
Median Home
$246,969
Population
170,188
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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