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Pasco, WA vs Ithaca, NY

#1 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Mid-Size Cities)

#4 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Mid-Size Metro Areas)

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#114 2005 Best Places to Live

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#1 Emerging Metropolitan Areas

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#22 Most Competitive Private Colleges

Ive lived here for about 13 years now its a great place. Got my peen licked on a couple good times, plenty of shorties. Would recommend  More

I have lived here a few years and it’s the worst place I’ve ever been. The “ nice weather” people refer to is 100 degree hot can’t even stand outside at 9am without  More

I grew up in West Richland in the Tri-Cities, and we were always told to not go to Pasco because it was dangerous. I have no idea how true that was back in the '80's,  More

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

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

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