Ithaca, NY vs Watauga, 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.
Watauga
80.2
#92 nationally
Watauga leads in median household income ($88,775 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 40). Watauga leads in crime level (3.1 vs 5.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Watauga, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 22,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $276,575 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $88,775 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | R+5.1 |
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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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B-
80.2 Score
Watauga, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,575
Population
22,934
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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