Ithaca, NY vs Lima, OH

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.

Lima

77

#289 nationally

Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 20.8). Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 42). Lima leads in cost of living index (82 vs 117).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Ithaca, NY Lima, OH
Population 32,724 34,794
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $0 $153,756
Median Household Income $45,468 $41,824
Average Commute 18.4 min 17.5 min
Walk Score 72 42
Crime Level 5.4 20.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 117 82
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+50.6 R+44.1