Ithaca, NY vs Wentzville, MO
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.
Wentzville
73.6
#716 nationally
Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 10). Wentzville leads in median household income ($109,158 vs $45,468). Wentzville leads in crime level (3.0 vs 5.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Wentzville, MO |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 47,497 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $404,431 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $109,158 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 10 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | R+17.0 |
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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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73.6 Score
Wentzville, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,431
Population
47,497
Crime
Low
Walk Score
10
Midwest
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