Ithaca, NY vs Kirkwood, MO
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.
Kirkwood
73.3
#756 nationally
Kirkwood leads in median household income ($107,905 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 37). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 22.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Kirkwood, MO |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 29,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $469,452 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $107,905 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 22.5 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | D+23.4 |
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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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73.3 Score
Kirkwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$469,452
Population
29,174
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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