Gulfport, MS 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.
Gulfport
77.3
#255 nationally
Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 23). Gulfport leads in cost of living index (90 vs 117). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 22.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gulfport, MS | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 72,823 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $205,733 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $43,499 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 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+28.9 | D+50.6 |
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77.3 Score
Gulfport, MS
Mississippi community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$205,733
Population
72,823
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
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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