Ithaca, NY vs Jeffersonville, IN
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.
Jeffersonville
76
#396 nationally
Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 24). Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 8.8). Jeffersonville leads in median household income ($67,566 vs $45,468).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Jeffersonville, IN |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 51,235 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $254,325 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $67,566 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 20.7 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | R+20.4 |
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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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76 Score
Jeffersonville, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$254,325
Population
51,235
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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