Ithaca, NY vs San Antonio, TX
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.
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 37). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 25.4 min). San Antonio leads in cost of living index (91 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | D+9.8 |
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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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74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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