Cicero, IL vs Ossining, 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.
Cicero
75.8
#413 nationally
Ossining leads in median household income ($99,678 vs $64,325). Cicero leads in cost of living index (100 vs 136). Cicero leads in average commute (30.1 min vs 36.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cicero, IL | Ossining, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 81,004 | 26,542 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $280,032 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $64,325 | $99,678 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 36.3 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+26.3 |
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75.8 Score
Cicero, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$280,032
Population
81,004
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
75
Midwest
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Score
Ossining, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
26,542
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Median Income
$99,678
Northeast
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