Ithaca, NY vs Norwood, 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.
Norwood
78.5
#176 nationally
Norwood leads in cost of living index (91 vs 117). Norwood leads in median household income ($58,095 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 6.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Norwood, OH |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 19,046 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $249,545 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $58,095 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 21.7 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | D+14.9 |
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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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C+
78.5 Score
Norwood, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$249,545
Population
19,046
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
67
Midwest
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