Evanston, IL vs Worcester, MA
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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Evanston leads in median household income ($93,188 vs $52,891). Evanston leads in walk score (76 vs 62). Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 131).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evanston, IL | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#562) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 75,070 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $494,604 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $93,188 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+10.0 |
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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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66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
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Northeast
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