Evanston, IL vs McKinney, 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
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
Evanston leads in walk score (76 vs 24). McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 131). McKinney leads in median household income ($108,542 vs $93,188).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evanston, IL | McKinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#562) | 73.5 (#726) |
| Population | 75,070 | 208,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $494,604 | $480,265 |
| Median Household Income | $93,188 | $108,542 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+11.2 |
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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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73.5 Score
McKinney, TX
Historic downtown meets modern growth
Median Home
$480,265
Population
208,867
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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