Evanston, IL vs La Porte, TX
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
La Porte
78.1
#196 nationally
Evanston leads in walk score (76 vs 26). La Porte leads in cost of living index (98 vs 131). Evanston leads in crime level (3.9 vs 4.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evanston, IL | La Porte, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#562) | 78.1 (#196) |
| Population | 75,070 | 36,991 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $494,604 | $257,347 |
| Median Household Income | $93,188 | $79,193 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+5.5 |
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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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78.1 Score
La Porte, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$257,347
Population
36,991
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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