Champaign, 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.
Champaign
77.8
#214 nationally
Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 13.7). Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 52). Champaign leads in median household income ($58,273 vs $45,468).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Champaign, IL | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 89,189 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $240,516 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $58,273 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 14.8 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.1 | D+50.6 |
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77.8 Score
Champaign, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$240,516
Population
89,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
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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