Ithaca, NY vs Zachary, LA
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.
Zachary
73.7
#694 nationally
Zachary leads in median household income ($88,811 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 9.1). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 27.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Zachary, LA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 19,968 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $269,521 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $88,811 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | D+11.1 |
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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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73.7 Score
Zachary, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,521
Population
19,968
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$88,811
Southeast
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