Ithaca, NY vs Leesburg, VA
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.
Leesburg
65.1
#1649 nationally
Leesburg leads in median household income ($132,298 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 36). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 28.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Leesburg, VA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 49,312 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $855,209 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $132,298 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | D+16.3 |
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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
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65.1 Score
Leesburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$855,209
Population
49,312
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Northeast
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