Ithaca, NY vs Maywood, CA
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.
Maywood
62.2
#1867 nationally
Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 15.8). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 30 min). Maywood leads in median household income ($57,615 vs $45,468).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Maywood, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 23,824 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $654,269 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $57,615 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 30 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 80 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 15.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | D+32.9 |
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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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D-
62.2 Score
Maywood, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$654,269
Population
23,824
Crime
High
Walk Score
80
Pacific
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