Evanston, IL vs Laurel, MD

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.

Evanston

74.7

#562 nationally

vs

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

Evanston leads in crime level (3.9 vs 10.8). Evanston leads in walk score (76 vs 53). Evanston leads in average commute (29 min vs 33.5 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Evanston, IL Laurel, MD
WhereAtHome Score 74.7 (#562) 66.4 (#1547)
Population 75,070 29,400
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $494,604 $478,130
Median Household Income $93,188 $92,035
Average Commute 29 min 33.5 min
Walk Score 76 53
Crime Level 3.9 10.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 131 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+42.0 D+13.9
Evanston, IL
C
74.7 Score

Evanston, IL

Illinois community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$494,604

Population

75,070

Crime

Low

Walk Score

76

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Laurel, MD
D
66.4 Score

Laurel, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$478,130

Population

29,400

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

53

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