Ithaca, NY vs Philadelphia, PA
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.
Philadelphia
72.6
#863 nationally
Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 32.8 min). Philadelphia leads in median household income ($52,649 vs $45,468). Philadelphia leads in cost of living index (102 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Philadelphia, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 1,573,916 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $234,630 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $52,649 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | D+58.8 |
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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-
72.6 Score
Philadelphia, PA
City of Brotherly Love with gritty charm
Median Home
$234,630
Population
1,573,916
Crime
High
Schools
C
Northeast
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