Crystal, MN 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.
Crystal
75
#509 nationally
Crystal leads in median household income ($86,288 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 44). Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 7.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crystal, MN | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,906 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,618 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $86,288 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+50.6 |
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75 Score
Crystal, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,618
Population
21,906
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
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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