Ithaca, NY vs Monterey Park, CA
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.
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Monterey Park leads in median household income ($76,892 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 28.8 min). Ithaca leads in cost of living index (117 vs 169).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | D+32.9 |
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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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63.4 Score
Monterey Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$926,209
Population
57,877
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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