Ithaca, NY vs Westfield, IN
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.
Westfield
75.2
#496 nationally
Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 15). Westfield leads in crime level (1.2 vs 5.4). Westfield leads in median household income ($117,519 vs $45,468).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Westfield, IN |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 57,746 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $478,849 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $117,519 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | R+6.1 |
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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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75.2 Score
Westfield, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$478,849
Population
57,746
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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