Ithaca, NY vs Katy, TX
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.
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 29.4 min). Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 6.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Katy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 26,360 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $337,000 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | D+1.6 |
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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-
72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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