Evanston, IL vs Millbrae, CA
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
Millbrae
62.1
#1874 nationally
Evanston leads in cost of living index (131 vs 287). Millbrae leads in median household income ($146,649 vs $93,188). Evanston leads in crime level (3.9 vs 5.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evanston, IL | Millbrae, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#562) | 62.1 (#1874) |
| Population | 75,070 | 22,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $494,604 | $2,055,633 |
| Median Household Income | $93,188 | $146,649 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 287 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+50.3 |
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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D-
62.1 Score
Millbrae, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,055,633
Population
22,087
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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