Evanston, IL vs Kuna, ID
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
Kuna
66.3
#1556 nationally
Evanston leads in crime level (3.9 vs 5.3). Kuna leads in cost of living index (111 vs 131). Evanston leads in median household income ($93,188 vs $83,960).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evanston, IL | Kuna, ID |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#562) | 66.3 (#1556) |
| Population | 75,070 | 28,050 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $494,604 | $462,109 |
| Median Household Income | $93,188 | $83,960 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+10.3 |
Data coverage note: Kuna is missing data for 1 metric that Evanston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
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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D
66.3 Score
Kuna, ID
Small Idaho city with local appeal
Median Home
$462,109
Population
28,050
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$83,960
West
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