Hoboken, 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.
Hoboken
70.5
#1097 nationally
Hoboken leads in median household income ($168,137 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 37.4 min). Ithaca leads in cost of living index (117 vs 190).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoboken, NJ | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,010 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $899,212 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $168,137 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 37.4 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 97 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 190 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+50.6 |
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70.5 Score
Hoboken, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$899,212
Population
57,010
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
97
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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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