Ithaca, NY vs Tinley Park, IL
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.
Tinley Park
75.8
#419 nationally
Tinley Park leads in median household income ($99,628 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 35). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 34.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Tinley Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 53,886 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $337,788 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $99,628 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 34.4 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | D+42.0 |
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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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75.8 Score
Tinley Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$337,788
Population
53,886
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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