Clinton, IA 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.
Clinton
83.4
#14 nationally
Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 38). Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 9.9). Clinton leads in cost of living index (85 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clinton, IA | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,239 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $135,966 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $55,196 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+18.9 | D+50.6 |
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83.4 Score
Clinton, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$135,966
Population
24,239
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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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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