Ithaca, NY vs Phoenixville, 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.
Phoenixville
67.8
#1383 nationally
Phoenixville leads in crime level (2.3 vs 5.4). Phoenixville leads in median household income ($91,593 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 27 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Phoenixville, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 19,871 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $531,576 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $91,593 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | D+14.5 |
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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+
67.8 Score
Phoenixville, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,576
Population
19,871
Crime
Low
Median Income
$91,593
Northeast
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