Alexandria, VA vs Ithaca, NY
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.
Alexandria
67.6
#1397 nationally
Alexandria leads in median household income ($113,179 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 30.1 min). Ithaca leads in cost of living index (117 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 155,230 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,586 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $113,179 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+57.7 | D+50.6 |
D+
67.6 Score
Alexandria, VA
Mid-size Virginia city with community character
Median Home
$672,586
Population
155,230
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
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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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