Ithaca, NY vs Madison Heights, 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.
Madison Heights
79.9
#100 nationally
Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 7.6). Madison Heights leads in median household income ($63,224 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 24 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Madison Heights, MI |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 28,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $222,737 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $63,224 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 7.6 |
| 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 | D+10.6 |
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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+
79.9 Score
Madison Heights, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$222,737
Population
28,238
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Midwest
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