Evanston, IL vs Parma, OH
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
Parma
82.7
#22 nationally
Evanston leads in walk score (76 vs 42). Parma leads in cost of living index (88 vs 131). Evanston leads in median household income ($93,188 vs $65,848).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evanston, IL | Parma, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#562) | 82.7 (#22) |
| Population | 75,070 | 78,951 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $494,604 | $220,070 |
| Median Household Income | $93,188 | $65,848 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+31.5 |
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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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82.7 Score
Parma, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$220,070
Population
78,951
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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