Evanston, IL vs Plymouth, MN
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
Plymouth
75.5
#451 nationally
Evanston leads in walk score (76 vs 18). Plymouth leads in crime level (1.4 vs 3.9). Plymouth leads in median household income ($130,131 vs $93,188).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evanston, IL | Plymouth, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#562) | 75.5 (#451) |
| Population | 75,070 | 77,648 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $494,604 | $516,680 |
| Median Household Income | $93,188 | $130,131 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 23.3 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+42.6 |
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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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75.5 Score
Plymouth, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$516,680
Population
77,648
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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