| Measure | BuffaloNew York, United States Remove Buffalo |
|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | |
| Overall score | 6.7 |
| Connector Score | 9.1 |
| Safety | 5.0 |
| Affordability | 7.2 |
| Transportation | 10.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 8.5 |
| Walkability | 7.7 |
| Things to do | 6.0 |
| Food & dining | 5.5 |
| Places to stay | 6.4 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 |
| Scenic value | 4.0 |
| Family friendliness | 4.5 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.7 |
| Nightlife | 3.6 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 6.4 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 8.8 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 8.0 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | |
| Budget | $135 |
| Mid-range | $203 |
| Luxury | $345 |
| Living there | |
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 93 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,375 |
| Median home price | $248,800 |
| Population | 275K |
| Getting there | |
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — |
| Character | |
| Best for | Car-free travel |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Pro sports |
| When to go | Peak: In summer and around Bills home games a… |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.