Carteret, NJ 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.
Carteret
66
#1591 nationally
Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 32 min). Carteret leads in median household income ($79,049 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 8.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carteret, NJ | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,281 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $567,711 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $79,049 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.0 | D+50.6 |
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66 Score
Carteret, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$567,711
Population
25,281
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
56
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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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