HEAD TO HEAD
Ithaca vs Jacksonville
Jacksonville leads Ithaca on 4 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Ithaca, NY
wins 0 of 5 factors
Jacksonville, FL
wins 4 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Ithaca | Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 84 | 84 |
| Affordable to rent | 61 | 69 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 34 | 98 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 31 | 66 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 9 | 91 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Ithaca | Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $353K | $353K |
| Typical rent | $1,917/mo | $1,701/mo |
| Average temperature | 8°C | 20.5°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 3.62 kWh/m²/day | 4.79 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #376 | #40 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.