Anaheim, CA vs Ithaca, NY
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.
Anaheim
62.6
#1837 nationally
Anaheim leads in median household income ($77,892 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 27.4 min). Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 49).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 353,085 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $953,171 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $77,892 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 72 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.4 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+50.6 |
D-
62.6 Score
Anaheim, CA
Home of the Happiest Place on Earth
Median Home
$953,171
Population
353,085
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
Pacific
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Score
Ithaca, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
32,724
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
72
Median Income
$45,468
Northeast
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