Ithaca, NY vs Lincoln Park, MI
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.
Lincoln Park
79.8
#104 nationally
Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 18.6). Lincoln Park leads in cost of living index (86 vs 117). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 24.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Lincoln Park, MI |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 38,646 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $155,021 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $55,777 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 18.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | D+29.0 |
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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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C+
79.8 Score
Lincoln Park, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$155,021
Population
38,646
Crime
High
Walk Score
60
Midwest
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