Ithaca
United States, North America
0.0M people
America/New_York
English
College Town
Outdoor Recreation
Ithaca
A city in upstate New York known for its gorges, waterfalls, and Cornell University.
Nature
Safety
85
Security
Very Safe
Cost
95
Living costs
Very Expensive
Healthcare
80
Medical
Excellent
20°
L: 10°
Best time to visitJune
Annual rainfall
1000mmCost of Living
95
Overall Cost
Very Expensive
75
Rent Index
Expensive
90
Groceries
Very Expensive
80
Restaurants
Very Expensive
Monthly Rent (USD)
1 Bedroom
$1,200
City center
3 Bedroom
$1,800
City center
Cost vs Global Average45% higher
Quality of LifeSmall expat community
78
Overall Quality Score
Excellent quality of life
Overall Quality
Life satisfaction
78
Excellent
Good78
Cultural Diversity
Multicultural environment
70
Very Good
Good70
Food Scene
Restaurants and cuisine
75
Excellent
Good75
Entertainment
Nightlife and activities
65
Very Good
Good65
English Proficiency
Language accessibility
100
Outstanding
Excellent100
Expat Integration
Community inclusion
70
Very Good
Good70
Cultural Scene
Rich cultural diversity with 70/100 score
Food Culture
Vibrant dining scene rated 75/100
Entertainment
65/100 entertainment options
Location
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Work & EconomyNomad Friendly🌐
AVERAGE
$60K
Annual Salary
SPEED
100
Mbps Internet
SPACES
5
Coworking
Work Environment Scores
Job Market
Professional opportunities
70
out of 100
Good70
Startup Ecosystem
Professional opportunities
60
out of 100
Average60
Business Freedom
Professional opportunities
85
out of 100
Excellent85
Work-Life Balance
Average work hours per week
40h
Healthcare System
Quality Index
Healthcare excellence
80
Excellent
Excellent80
Cost Index
Healthcare affordability
90
Expensive
Bad90
System Overview
System Type
Mixed
Emergency Number
911
Hospital Density
20
per 100k people
Life Expectancy
Health Indicator
79
years
Compared to global average (73 years)
Excellent93
Good health outcomes
Safety & Security
Overall SafetyVery Safe
Score: 85/100
Crime Rate IndexVery Low
Index: 15/100 (lower is better)
Political Stability95/100
Emergency
911
Disaster Risk
Low
Environment & Health
HEALTHCARE
80
Health Index
LIFESPAN
79
Years
HOSPITALS
20
Per 100K
Environmental Quality
Air Quality
Clean air quality
40
Fair
Poor40
Green Spaces
Parks and nature access
85
Excellent
Excellent85
Noise Levels
Peaceful environment
70
Good
Good70
Air Quality Index
Moderate air quality
60
Transportation & Mobility
MONTHLY
$50
Public Transport
PER LITER
$0.80
Fuel Cost
PER KM
$2.50
Taxi Rate
Mobility Scores
Public Transport
Buses, trains, metro
50
Fair
Walkability
Pedestrian friendly
70
Good
Traffic Flow
Commute efficiency
60
Good
Nearby Airports
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)
Mobility & Transportation
Public Transport
Quality & coverage
50
Fair
Average50
Walkability
Pedestrian-friendly
70
Good
Good70
Traffic Congestion
Moderate
40 Index
Poor40
Transportation Costs
Public Transport
$50
per month
Fuel
$0.8
per liter
Taxi
$2.5
per km
Education & Family
INTERNATIONAL
2
Schools
MONTHLY
$1,500
Childcare
Quality Scores
Education Quality
Schools and universities
95
Excellent
Family Friendliness
Child-friendly environment
75
Good
Major Universities
Cornell University
Higher education institution
Ithaca College
Higher education institution
Lifestyle & Culture
Overall Culture Score
Arts, heritage & cultural richness
Excellent
80
Excellent80
Cultural Diversity
Multicultural environment
70
Good70
Food Scene
Restaurant quality & variety
75
Good75
Entertainment
Arts, events & activities
65
Good65
Nightlife
Bars, clubs & evening scene
60
Average60
Language & Integration
English Proficiency
High
100
Excellent100
Language Barrier
Low
5
Bad5
Expat Community
Community Size
Small
Integration Score
70
Good70
Digital Nomad GuideNomad Friendly
100 Mbps
Internet Speed
5
Coworking Spaces
Remote Work Infrastructure80/100
Visa Process90/100
Banking & Finance95/100
Avg Salary
$60,000
Work Hours/Week
40h
Internet Cost
$60/month
Visa Info
US visa requirements apply
Business Freedom85/100
Expat Life & Integration
Small Community
Expat Community Size
Integration Ease70/100
Language BarrierMinimal Barrier
Score: 5/100 (lower is better)
English Proficiency100/100
Cultural Diversity70/100
Official Languages
English
Tipping Culture
Customary in restaurants and bars
Weekend Culture
Relaxed, often involves outdoor activities
Practical Information
Time Zone
America/New_York
Languages
English
Emergency
911
Healthcare System
Mixed
Cultural Guidelines
Tipping
Customary in restaurants and bars
Weekend Culture
Relaxed, often involves outdoor activities
Best Time to Visit
June
July
August
September
Natural Disaster Risk
Low
Visa Requirements
US visa requirements apply
Key Statistics
0.0M
Population
95
Cost Index
100 Mbps
Internet
$1.2K
1BR Rent
50
Transport
$60K
Avg Salary
🍱 Eating Out
🍱 Lunch Menu
—
🥂 Dinner for 2
—
🥪 Fast Food Meal
—
🍻 Beer (0.5L)
—
☕ Cappuccino
—
🥤 Coke (0.5L)
—
🚌 Transportation
🚌 Local Ticket
—
🎟️ Monthly Pass
—
🚕 Taxi (8km)
—
⛽ Gas (1L)
—
🏠 Rent & Utilities
🏙️ 1BR City Center
—
🏡 1BR Outside
—
🏙️ 3BR City Center
—
🏡 3BR Outside
—
🔌 Utilities (1 person)
—
🌐 Internet (50 Mbps)
—
🛒 Groceries
🥛 Milk (1L)
—
🍞 Bread (0.5kg)
—
🍚 Rice (1kg)
—
🥚 Eggs (12 pack)
—
🧀 Cheese (1kg)
—
🐔 Chicken (1kg)
—
🥩 Beef (1kg)
—
🍏 Apples (1kg)
—
💼 Other Services
🏋️ Gym (Monthly)
—
🎫 Cinema Ticket
—
👩⚕️ Doctor Visit
—
💇 Haircut
—
👖 Jeans
—
👟 Sneakers
—
👶 Daycare (Monthly)
—
🏫 Int'l School (Yearly)
—
📍 Location & Places
Universities
Cornell University
Nearby location
Ithaca College
Nearby location
Airports
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)
Nearby location
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