Grove City, OH 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.
Grove City
76.6
#330 nationally
Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 27). Grove City leads in median household income ($84,765 vs $45,468). Grove City leads in crime level (3.5 vs 5.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Grove City, OH | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,782 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,312 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $84,765 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.4 | D+50.6 |
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76.6 Score
Grove City, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,312
Population
42,782
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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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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