Houma, LA 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.
Houma
79
#147 nationally
Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 13.1). Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 40). Houma leads in median household income ($56,823 vs $45,468).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houma, LA | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,733 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,195 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $56,823 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 13.1 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.8 | D+50.6 |
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79 Score
Houma, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$189,195
Population
31,733
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
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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