Elk Grove, 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.
Elk Grove
66.7
#1508 nationally
Elk Grove leads in median household income ($115,864 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 32). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 33.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk Grove, CA | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 178,444 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $634,683 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $115,864 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 33.1 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+50.6 |
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66.7 Score
Elk Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$634,683
Population
178,444
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
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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