Albany, NY vs Evanston, IL
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.
Albany
70.2
#1122 nationally
Evanston
74.7
#562 nationally
Evanston leads in crime level (3.9 vs 22.4). Evanston leads in median household income ($93,188 vs $54,736). Albany leads in average commute (19.3 min vs 29 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, NY | Evanston, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1122) | 74.7 (#562) |
| Population | 101,228 | 75,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,126 | $494,604 |
| Median Household Income | $54,736 | $93,188 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 22.4 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.8 | D+42.0 |
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70.2 Score
Albany, NY
Mid-size New York city with community character
Median Home
$335,126
Population
101,228
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Northeast
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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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