Ithaca, NY vs Menlo Park, 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.
Menlo Park
65.4
#1635 nationally
Menlo Park leads in median household income ($198,273 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 25.5 min). Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 58).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Menlo Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 31,690 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $2,890,071 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $198,273 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 6.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | D+50.3 |
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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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65.4 Score
Menlo Park, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,890,071
Population
31,690
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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