Burbank, 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.
Burbank
61.8
#1887 nationally
Burbank leads in median household income ($91,455 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 10.7). Ithaca leads in cost of living index (117 vs 191).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burbank, CA | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 102,755 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,191,810 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $91,455 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 10.7 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 191 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+50.6 |
D-
61.8 Score
Burbank, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,191,810
Population
102,755
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
71
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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