Broken Arrow, OK 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.
Broken Arrow
75.2
#482 nationally
Evanston
74.7
#562 nationally
Evanston leads in walk score (76 vs 22). Evanston leads in crime level (3.9 vs 6.1). Broken Arrow leads in cost of living index (96 vs 131).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Broken Arrow, OK | Evanston, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#482) | 74.7 (#562) |
| Population | 119,194 | 75,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $291,192 | $494,604 |
| Median Household Income | $82,547 | $93,188 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.2 | D+42.0 |
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75.2 Score
Broken Arrow, OK
Mid-size Oklahoma city with community character
Median Home
$291,192
Population
119,194
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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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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