Belmont, CA 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.
Belmont
61.6
#1893 nationally
Belmont leads in median household income ($185,944 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in cost of living index (117 vs 284). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belmont, CA | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,622 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,284,322 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $185,944 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 284 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+50.6 |
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61.6 Score
Belmont, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,284,322
Population
26,622
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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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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