Ithaca, NY vs Waxhaw, NC
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.
Waxhaw
65.9
#1604 nationally
Waxhaw leads in crime level (1.6 vs 5.4). Waxhaw leads in median household income ($124,711 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Waxhaw, NC |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 23,073 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $717,174 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $124,711 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | R+25.3 |
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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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D
65.9 Score
Waxhaw, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$717,174
Population
23,073
Crime
Low
Median Income
$124,711
Southeast
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