Huntington Beach, CA 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.
Huntington Beach
63.7
#1747 nationally
Huntington Beach leads in median household income ($114,747 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in cost of living index (117 vs 195). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 29.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Huntington Beach, CA | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 192,129 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,367,647 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $114,747 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 195 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+50.6 |
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63.7 Score
Huntington Beach, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,367,647
Population
192,129
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Pacific
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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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