Frisco, TX 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.
Frisco
72.4
#895 nationally
Frisco leads in median household income ($134,891 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 26). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Frisco, TX | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 219,587 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $649,173 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $134,891 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 72 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 5.4 |
| School Rating | 9.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+50.6 |
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72.4 Score
Frisco, TX
Sports City USA
Median Home
$649,173
Population
219,587
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
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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