Dolton, IL 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.
Dolton
76.8
#308 nationally
Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 11.2). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 37.1 min). Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 50).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dolton, IL | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,410 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $158,114 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $54,748 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+50.6 |
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76.8 Score
Dolton, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$158,114
Population
20,410
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
50
Midwest
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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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