Duarte, CA 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.
Duarte
63.7
#1745 nationally
Duarte leads in median household income ($93,908 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 30 min). Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 48).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Duarte, CA | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,131 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $797,218 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $93,908 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+50.6 |
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63.7 Score
Duarte, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$797,218
Population
23,131
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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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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