Ithaca, NY vs Muskego, WI
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.
Muskego
73.2
#776 nationally
Muskego leads in crime level (0.3 vs 5.4). Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 16). Muskego leads in median household income ($112,537 vs $45,468).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Muskego, WI |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 25,312 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $536,113 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $112,537 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 0.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | R+19.8 |
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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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73.2 Score
Muskego, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$536,113
Population
25,312
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
16
Midwest
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