Hobbs, NM 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.
Hobbs
75.4
#463 nationally
Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 21.7). Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 39). Hobbs leads in median household income ($63,804 vs $45,468).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hobbs, NM | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,386 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $216,854 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $63,804 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 21.7 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+61.6 | D+50.6 |
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75.4 Score
Hobbs, NM
Small New Mexico city with local appeal
Median Home
$216,854
Population
39,386
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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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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