Evanston, IL vs Milpitas, CA
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
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Evanston leads in crime level (3.9 vs 8.6). Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $93,188). Evanston leads in cost of living index (131 vs 217).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evanston, IL | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#562) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 75,070 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $494,604 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $93,188 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+40.0 |
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
64 Score
Milpitas, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,424,179
Population
77,321
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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