Evanston, IL vs Ithaca, NY
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
Evanston leads in median household income ($93,188 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 29 min). Evanston leads in crime level (3.9 vs 5.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evanston, IL | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 75,070 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $494,604 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $93,188 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+50.6 |
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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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Ithaca, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
32,724
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
72
Median Income
$45,468
Northeast
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