Brookhaven, GA 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.
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
Brookhaven leads in median household income ($114,570 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 8.3). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 24.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,945 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 72 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+50.6 |
D-
62.8 Score
Brookhaven, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,512
Population
57,945
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,570
Southeast
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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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