Fond du Lac, WI 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.
Fond du Lac
74.2
#617 nationally
Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 10.6). Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 44). Fond du Lac leads in median household income ($58,675 vs $45,468).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fond du Lac, WI | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,300 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $268,232 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $58,675 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 18.9 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 10.6 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.7 | D+50.6 |
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74.2 Score
Fond du Lac, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$268,232
Population
44,300
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
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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