Ithaca, NY vs Pleasantville, NJ
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.
Pleasantville
74.2
#622 nationally
Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 11.0). Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 52). Pleasantville leads in cost of living index (104 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Pleasantville, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 20,613 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $249,036 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $48,704 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 20.2 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 11.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | R+3.0 |
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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
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74.2 Score
Pleasantville, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$249,036
Population
20,613
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Northeast
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