Ithaca, NY vs Johns Creek, GA
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.
Johns Creek
71.3
#997 nationally
Johns Creek leads in crime level (1.0 vs 5.4). Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 18). Johns Creek leads in median household income ($153,882 vs $45,468).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Johns Creek, GA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 81,108 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $704,500 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $153,882 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | D+44.9 |
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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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C-
71.3 Score
Johns Creek, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$704,500
Population
81,108
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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