Hackensack, 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.
Hackensack
70.1
#1135 nationally
Hackensack leads in median household income ($79,133 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 29.1 min). Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 6.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,736 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+50.6 |
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70.1 Score
Hackensack, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$473,422
Population
45,736
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
73
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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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