| Measure | BuffaloNew York, United States Remove Buffalo | WhitbyOntario, Canada Remove Whitby |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.7 | 5.3 |
| Connector Score | 9.1 | 7.2 |
| Safety | 5.0 | 8.3 |
| Affordability | 7.2 | 5.2 |
| Transportation | 10.0 | 3.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 8.5 | 2.0 |
| Walkability | 7.7 | 4.2 |
| Things to do | 6.0 | 5.7 |
| Food & dining | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Places to stay | 6.4 | 5.3 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Scenic value | 4.0 | 6.0 |
| Family friendliness | 4.5 | 7.2 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.7 | 5.6 |
| Nightlife | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 6.4 | 4.9 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 8.8 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 8.0 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $135 | $110 |
| Mid-range | $203 | $152 |
| Luxury | $345 | $138 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 93 | 113 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,375 | CA$2,100 |
| Population | 275K | 139K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Airport | Drive |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Buffalo | — | 2 h 30 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Car-free travel | History |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Pro sports | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Pro sports, Shopping, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: In summer and around Bills home games a… | Peak: June to August |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.