Austin, TX 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.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 42). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 26.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 967,862 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 72 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.4 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+50.6 |
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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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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