Garfield, 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.
Garfield
69.8
#1167 nationally
Garfield leads in median household income ($72,026 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 27.8 min). Ithaca leads in cost of living index (117 vs 131).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garfield, NJ | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,456 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $592,866 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $72,026 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+50.6 |
D+
69.8 Score
Garfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$592,866
Population
32,456
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
77
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Score
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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