Ithaca, NY vs Pleasant Hill, CA
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.
Pleasant Hill
64.1
#1719 nationally
Pleasant Hill leads in median household income ($137,685 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 32.3 min). Ithaca leads in cost of living index (117 vs 191).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Pleasant Hill, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 33,802 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $992,042 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $137,685 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 191 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | D+38.0 |
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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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64.1 Score
Pleasant Hill, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$992,042
Population
33,802
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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