Bettendorf, IA 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.
Bettendorf
79.3
#131 nationally
Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 29). Bettendorf leads in median household income ($100,570 vs $45,468). Bettendorf leads in crime level (2.9 vs 5.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bettendorf, IA | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,858 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $340,599 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $100,570 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.9 | D+50.6 |
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79.3 Score
Bettendorf, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$340,599
Population
39,858
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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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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