Glenview, IL 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.
Glenview
68.7
#1292 nationally
Glenview leads in median household income ($134,910 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 39). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 29.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glenview, IL | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,904 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $697,546 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $134,910 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+50.6 |
D+
68.7 Score
Glenview, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$697,546
Population
46,904
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
39
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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