Griffin, GA 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.
Griffin
68.1
#1345 nationally
Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 26.5). Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 31). Griffin leads in cost of living index (91 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Griffin, GA | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,044 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $241,323 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $42,047 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 26.5 | 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+16.7 | D+50.6 |
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68.1 Score
Griffin, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$241,323
Population
24,044
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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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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