Ithaca, NY vs New Brunswick, NJ
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.
New Brunswick
65.7
#1613 nationally
Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 19.1). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 26.6 min). New Brunswick leads in median household income ($57,138 vs $45,468).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | New Brunswick, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 55,846 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $449,176 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $57,138 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 19.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | D+8.0 |
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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
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65.7 Score
New Brunswick, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$449,176
Population
55,846
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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