Moving to Buffalo, NY
Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Cheap by NY standards. Real four seasons (heavy on winter), wings, chicken wings everywhere.
- Population: 278,349
- Median 2BR rent: $1,300/mo
- Typical local mover cost: $850-$2,700
- Popular neighborhoods: Elmwood Village, North Park, Allentown, Larkinville, Hertel
Lake-effect snow can dump 4ft overnight. Always have a backup move date in winter.
Climate: Famous lake-effect snow, mild summers.
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