Gardena, 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.
Gardena
61.9
#1883 nationally
Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 19.3). Gardena leads in median household income ($75,443 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardena, CA | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 58,377 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $792,958 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $75,443 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 19.3 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+50.6 |
D-
61.9 Score
Gardena, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$792,958
Population
58,377
Crime
High
Walk Score
75
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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