Evanston, IL vs St. Paul, 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
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Evanston leads in crime level (3.9 vs 16.9). Evanston leads in median household income ($93,188 vs $69,919). St. Paul leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 29 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evanston, IL | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#562) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 75,070 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $494,604 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $93,188 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Evanston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
66.9 Score
St. Paul, MN
Growing Minnesota city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$299,582
Population
303,820
Crime
High
Median Income
$69,919
Midwest
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