Ithaca, NY vs Universal City, 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.
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 36). Universal City leads in median household income ($71,287 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 28.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 99 |
| 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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74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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