2025 Compare Cities Economy:
Ithaca, NY vs Lahaina, HI

Change Cities
Highlights
- Household income in Lahaina, is 95% more than it is in Ithaca and is 14% above the National Average.
- Ithaca unemployment rate is 4.5%.
- Lahaina unemployment rate is 12.2%.
 Ithaca, NYLahaina, HIUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.2%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock0.2%1.6%
 Future Job Growth27.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes8.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock8.3%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$26,423  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$80,035$69,021
 Family Median Income$107,940  Unlock$85,028
 space
 Est. Households By Income
 Ithaca, NYLahaina, HIUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock4.6%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K4.8%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock6.1%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K9.7%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock7.2%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K6.4%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock14.8%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K7.3%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock12.5%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K5.4%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock11.2%9.5%
 space1
 Population By Occupation
 Ithaca, NYLahaina, HIUnited States
 Management, business, finance11.6%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock1.2%6.5%
 Community, social services3.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.1%1.2%
 Education, library22.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock3.2%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology2.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock1.7%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement2.2%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock17.0%5.4%
 Building maintenance1.3%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock6.4%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support16.8%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair2.0%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock6.3%13.1%
Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

BILL · 

For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

   |    Reply

I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Ithaca

Reviews for Lahaina    5 Reviews

I’ve lived in Lahaina for 11 years, and have truly enjoyed the weather, culture and natural beauty. The weather is great, though the summers are long, hot and dry. The  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

Lahaina is nice but very hot in the summer and very  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

Excellent weather and  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Lahaina


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.