Ithaca, NY vs Romulus, MI
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.
Romulus
74.2
#625 nationally
Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 16). Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 24.1). Romulus leads in median household income ($63,854 vs $45,468).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Romulus, MI |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 24,702 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $206,880 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $63,854 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 24.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | D+29.0 |
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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
Northeast
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74.2 Score
Romulus, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$206,880
Population
24,702
Crime
High
Walk Score
16
Midwest
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