Clifton, 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.
Clifton
69.5
#1194 nationally
Clifton leads in median household income ($94,179 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 28.6 min). Clifton leads in crime level (4.5 vs 5.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clifton, NJ | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 88,461 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $618,464 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $94,179 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+50.6 |
D+
69.5 Score
Clifton, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$618,464
Population
88,461
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
62
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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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