Austin, TX 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.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Evergreen Park
80.8
#62 nationally
Evergreen Park leads in walk score (64 vs 42). Evergreen Park leads in cost of living index (105 vs 129). Austin leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 31.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Evergreen Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 80.8 (#62) |
| Population | 967,862 | 19,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $294,044 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $92,266 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 64 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 3.4 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+42.0 |
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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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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