Goshen, IN 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.
Goshen
73.1
#786 nationally
Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 30). Goshen leads in cost of living index (90 vs 117). Goshen leads in median household income ($52,233 vs $45,468).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Goshen, IN | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,355 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $283,500 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $52,233 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 18.7 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+32.4 | D+50.6 |
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73.1 Score
Goshen, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$283,500
Population
34,355
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
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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