Altoona, IA vs Evergreen Park, IL
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.
Altoona
75.4
#455 nationally
Evergreen Park
80.8
#62 nationally
Altoona leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 31.7 min). Evergreen Park leads in crime level (3.4 vs 3.9). Altoona leads in cost of living index (99 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Altoona, IA | Evergreen Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#455) | 80.8 (#62) |
| Population | 21,698 | 19,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $321,727 | $294,044 |
| Median Household Income | $89,100 | $92,266 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 64 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Altoona is missing data for 1 metric that Evergreen Park has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
75.4 Score
Altoona, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$321,727
Population
21,698
Crime
Low
Median Income
$89,100
Midwest
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B-
80.8 Score
Evergreen Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$294,044
Population
19,010
Crime
Low
Walk Score
64
Midwest
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