Ithaca, NY vs Ocean Springs, MS
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.
Ocean Springs
77
#292 nationally
Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 25). Ocean Springs leads in crime level (2.4 vs 5.4). Ocean Springs leads in median household income ($72,500 vs $45,468).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Ocean Springs, MS |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 18,997 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $271,190 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $72,500 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | R+39.9 |
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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+
77 Score
Ocean Springs, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,190
Population
18,997
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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