Carson, CA vs Evergreen Park, 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.
Carson
63.8
#1737 nationally
Evergreen Park
80.8
#62 nationally
Evergreen Park leads in crime level (3.4 vs 11.5). Evergreen Park leads in cost of living index (105 vs 154). Evergreen Park leads in walk score (64 vs 55).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carson, CA | Evergreen Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1737) | 80.8 (#62) |
| Population | 91,139 | 19,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $796,912 | $294,044 |
| Median Household Income | $103,045 | $92,266 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.0 |
D
63.8 Score
Carson, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$796,912
Population
91,139
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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B-
80.8 Score
Evergreen Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$294,044
Population
19,010
Crime
Low
Walk Score
64
Midwest
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