Ithaca, NY vs West St. Paul, MN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
West St. Paul
74.8
#558 nationally
Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 45). West St. Paul leads in median household income ($68,359 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 23.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | West St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 21,722 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $324,921 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $68,359 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | D+12.9 |
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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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74.8 Score
West St. Paul, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,921
Population
21,722
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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