Chester, PA 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.
Evergreen Park
80.8
#62 nationally
Evergreen Park leads in crime level (3.4 vs 22.8). Evergreen Park leads in median household income ($92,266 vs $39,193). Chester leads in average commute (21.7 min vs 31.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chester, PA | Evergreen Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,595 | 19,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $294,044 |
| Median Household Income | $39,193 | $92,266 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 22.8 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.7 | D+42.0 |
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Score
Chester, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
33,595
Crime
High
Walk Score
60
Median Income
$39,193
Northeast
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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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