Evanston, IL vs Ozark, MO
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
Ozark
73.9
#663 nationally
Evanston leads in walk score (76 vs 16). Ozark leads in crime level (2.2 vs 3.9). Evanston leads in median household income ($93,188 vs $66,631).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evanston, IL | Ozark, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#562) | 73.9 (#663) |
| Population | 75,070 | 22,907 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $494,604 | $324,204 |
| Median Household Income | $93,188 | $66,631 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+52.3 |
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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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73.9 Score
Ozark, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,204
Population
22,907
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
Midwest
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