Ithaca, NY vs Rancho Cucamonga, 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.
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Rancho Cucamonga leads in median household income ($105,534 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 33 min). Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | R+2.1 |
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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
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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