Evanston, IL vs Redmond, WA
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
Redmond
67
#1479 nationally
Evanston leads in walk score (76 vs 33). Redmond leads in median household income ($155,287 vs $93,188). Evanston leads in cost of living index (131 vs 191).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evanston, IL | Redmond, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#562) | 67 (#1479) |
| Population | 75,070 | 80,280 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $494,604 | $1,352,192 |
| Median Household Income | $93,188 | $155,287 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 3.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 191 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+51.7 |
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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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D+
67 Score
Redmond, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,352,192
Population
80,280
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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