Arlington, VA vs Evanston, 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.
Arlington
72.2
#917 nationally
Evanston
74.7
#562 nationally
Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $93,188). Evanston leads in cost of living index (131 vs 151). Evanston leads in walk score (76 vs 69).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Evanston, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 74.7 (#562) |
| Population | 238,643 | 75,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $494,604 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $93,188 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 76 |
| Crime Level | Low | 3.9 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+42.0 |
C-
72.2 Score
Arlington, VA
Urban walkability meets federal opportunity
Median Home
$815,538
Population
238,643
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southeast
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C
74.7 Score
Evanston, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$494,604
Population
75,070
Crime
Low
Walk Score
76
Midwest
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