Ithaca, NY vs Redondo Beach, 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.
Redondo Beach
64.1
#1721 nationally
Redondo Beach leads in median household income ($134,033 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in cost of living index (117 vs 212). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 28.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Redondo Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 67,749 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $1,497,774 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $134,033 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 212 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | D+32.9 |
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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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64.1 Score
Redondo Beach, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,497,774
Population
67,749
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
75
Pacific
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