Auburn, AL 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.
Auburn
71.7
#960 nationally
Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 28). Auburn leads in crime level (2.9 vs 5.4). Auburn leads in median household income ($55,509 vs $45,468).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, AL | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 82,025 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,354 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $55,509 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 19 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.8 | D+50.6 |
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71.7 Score
Auburn, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$423,354
Population
82,025
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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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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