Carrollton, TX 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.
Carrollton
75.3
#472 nationally
Evanston
74.7
#562 nationally
Evanston leads in walk score (76 vs 36). Carrollton leads in average commute (24.4 min vs 29 min). Carrollton leads in cost of living index (111 vs 131).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carrollton, TX | Evanston, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#472) | 74.7 (#562) |
| Population | 132,918 | 75,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,531 | $494,604 |
| Median Household Income | $95,380 | $93,188 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+42.0 |
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75.3 Score
Carrollton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$405,531
Population
132,918
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
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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