Carlisle, PA 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.
Carlisle
76
#392 nationally
Carlisle leads in median household income ($55,756 vs $45,468). Carlisle leads in cost of living index (99 vs 117). Carlisle leads in crime level (4.6 vs 5.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carlisle, PA | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,341 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,332 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $55,756 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 17.9 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+9.4 | D+50.6 |
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76 Score
Carlisle, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,332
Population
22,341
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
63
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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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