Ithaca, NY vs Pleasant Prairie, 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.
Pleasant Prairie
67.5
#1415 nationally
Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 11). Pleasant Prairie leads in median household income ($99,635 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 8.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Pleasant Prairie, WI |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 21,818 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $472,884 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $99,635 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 11 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | R+6.3 |
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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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D+
67.5 Score
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$472,884
Population
21,818
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
11
Midwest
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