Fayetteville, AR 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.
Fayetteville
68
#1354 nationally
Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 32). Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 11.6). Fayetteville leads in median household income ($56,881 vs $45,468).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fayetteville, AR | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 101,680 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $384,760 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $56,881 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 18.2 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.7 | D+50.6 |
D+
68 Score
Fayetteville, AR
Mid-size Arkansas city with community character
Median Home
$384,760
Population
101,680
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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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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