Hyattsville, MD 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.
Hyattsville
67.8
#1380 nationally
Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 18.8). Hyattsville leads in median household income ($90,329 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 33.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hyattsville, MD | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,662 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $404,667 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $90,329 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 33.8 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 18.8 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+50.6 |
D+
67.8 Score
Hyattsville, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,667
Population
20,662
Crime
High
Walk Score
69
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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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