Downey, 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.
Downey
61.3
#1911 nationally
Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 12.3). Downey leads in median household income ($84,236 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Downey, CA | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 108,816 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $885,146 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $84,236 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+50.6 |
D-
61.3 Score
Downey, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$885,146
Population
108,816
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
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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