Ithaca, NY vs Westmont, IL
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.
Westmont
74.6
#578 nationally
Westmont leads in crime level (1.5 vs 5.4). Westmont leads in median household income ($82,519 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 25.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Westmont, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 23,933 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $417,239 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $82,519 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | D+13.3 |
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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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74.6 Score
Westmont, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$417,239
Population
23,933
Crime
Low
Walk Score
52
Midwest
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