Bellflower, 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.
Bellflower
60.8
#1920 nationally
Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 16.8). Bellflower leads in median household income ($75,379 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 29.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bellflower, CA | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 75,122 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $805,101 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $75,379 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 16.8 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+50.6 |
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60.8 Score
Bellflower, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,101
Population
75,122
Crime
High
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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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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