Ithaca, NY vs Royse City, TX
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.
Royse City
76.1
#383 nationally
Royse City leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $45,468). Royse City leads in crime level (2.8 vs 5.4). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 33.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Royse City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 24,138 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $312,413 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 33.6 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | R+40.9 |
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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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76.1 Score
Royse City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$312,413
Population
24,138
Crime
Low
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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