Eden Prairie, MN 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.
Eden Prairie
74
#642 nationally
Evanston
74.7
#562 nationally
Evanston leads in walk score (76 vs 18). Eden Prairie leads in crime level (2.0 vs 3.9). Eden Prairie leads in median household income ($129,345 vs $93,188).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eden Prairie, MN | Evanston, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#642) | 74.7 (#562) |
| Population | 62,166 | 75,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $508,114 | $494,604 |
| Median Household Income | $129,345 | $93,188 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+42.0 |
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74 Score
Eden Prairie, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$508,114
Population
62,166
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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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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