East Orange, 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.
East Orange
65
#1658 nationally
Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 13.3). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 33.7 min). East Orange leads in median household income ($58,659 vs $45,468).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Orange, NJ | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 69,556 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $481,308 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $58,659 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 33.7 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+50.6 |
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65 Score
East Orange, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$481,308
Population
69,556
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
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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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