Fuquay-Varina, NC 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.
Fuquay-Varina
70.9
#1046 nationally
Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 22). Fuquay-Varina leads in crime level (1.9 vs 5.4). Fuquay-Varina leads in median household income ($94,142 vs $45,468).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fuquay-Varina, NC | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,817 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $443,075 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $94,142 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 31.2 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+50.6 |
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70.9 Score
Fuquay-Varina, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$443,075
Population
43,817
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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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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