| Measure | BuffaloNew York, United States Remove Buffalo | MarkhamOntario, Canada Remove Markham |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.5 | 6.6 |
| Connector Score | 8.2 | 9.1 |
| Safety | 5.0 | 9.1 |
| Affordability | 7.2 | 5.7 |
| Transportation | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 8.5 | 7.0 |
| Walkability | 7.7 | 5.2 |
| Things to do | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| Food & dining | 4.9 | 6.2 |
| Places to stay | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 2.0 |
| Scenic value | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Family friendliness | 4.5 | 7.3 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.7 | 5.9 |
| Nightlife | 3.6 | 5.2 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 6.2 | 6.0 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 8.8 | 7.8 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 8.0 | 7.3 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $135 | $118 |
| Mid-range | $203 | $173 |
| Luxury | $345 | $284 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 93 | 108 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,375 | CA$2,350 |
| Median home price | $248,800 | CA$1,150,000 |
| Population | 275K | 339K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Airport | Drive Train Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Buffalo | — | 1 h 41 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Car-free travel | Car-free travel |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Pro sports | Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: In summer and around Bills home games a… | Peak: June to September and holiday weekends |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.