Buffalo, NY vs Stephenville, 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
Stephenville
73.8
#680 nationally
Buffalo leads in walk score (66 vs 36). Stephenville leads in average commute (15.6 min vs 22.4 min). Stephenville leads in median household income ($48,088 vs $42,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo, NY | Stephenville, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#613) | 73.8 (#680) |
| Population | 276,807 | 21,946 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,040 | $324,964 |
| Median Household Income | $42,891 | $48,088 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 15.6 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 4.9 |
| School Rating | 4.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | R+68.0 |
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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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73.8 Score
Stephenville, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,964
Population
21,946
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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