Ithaca, NY vs Sterling Heights, MI
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.
Sterling Heights
72.7
#851 nationally
Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 33). Sterling Heights leads in median household income ($75,381 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 26 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Sterling Heights, MI |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 133,306 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $313,695 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $75,381 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 6.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | R+13.7 |
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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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C-
72.7 Score
Sterling Heights, MI
Mid-size Michigan city with community character
Median Home
$313,695
Population
133,306
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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