Ithaca, NY vs Monrovia, 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.
Monrovia
63.1
#1798 nationally
Monrovia leads in median household income ($93,827 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 30.7 min). Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 8.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Monrovia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 36,768 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $993,177 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $93,827 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 176 |
| 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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63.1 Score
Monrovia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$993,177
Population
36,768
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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