Brea, 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.
Brea
64.3
#1700 nationally
Brea leads in median household income ($120,226 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 31.1 min). Ithaca leads in cost of living index (117 vs 178).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brea, CA | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,479 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,134,146 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $120,226 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 31.1 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+50.6 |
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64.3 Score
Brea, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,134,146
Population
48,479
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
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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