Ithaca, NY vs Santa Fe Springs, 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.
Santa Fe Springs
55
#1960 nationally
Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 24.8). Santa Fe Springs leads in median household income ($81,500 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Santa Fe Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 20,174 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $784,501 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $81,500 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 24.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 151 |
| 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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F
55 Score
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,501
Population
20,174
Crime
High
Median Income
$81,500
Pacific
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