Bloomington, IL 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.
Bloomington
77.6
#228 nationally
Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 35). Bloomington leads in median household income ($73,119 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 8.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bloomington, IL | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 78,587 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $272,368 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $73,119 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 16.3 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.9 | D+50.6 |
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77.6 Score
Bloomington, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$272,368
Population
78,587
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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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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