Fountain Valley, 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.
Fountain Valley
64.7
#1677 nationally
Fountain Valley leads in median household income ($108,860 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in cost of living index (117 vs 189). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 25.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fountain Valley, CA | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,468 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,397,460 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $108,860 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 189 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+50.6 |
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64.7 Score
Fountain Valley, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,397,460
Population
55,468
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Pacific
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Score
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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