Ithaca, NY vs Morton Grove, IL
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.
Morton Grove
76.9
#299 nationally
Morton Grove leads in crime level (1.3 vs 5.4). Morton Grove leads in median household income ($102,940 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Morton Grove, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 24,131 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $454,132 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $102,940 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | D+42.0 |
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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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76.9 Score
Morton Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$454,132
Population
24,131
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
60
Midwest
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