Evanston, IL vs Payson, UT
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
Payson
72.9
#812 nationally
Evanston leads in walk score (76 vs 36). Payson leads in average commute (21 min vs 29 min). Payson leads in cost of living index (111 vs 131).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evanston, IL | Payson, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#562) | 72.9 (#812) |
| Population | 75,070 | 24,054 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $494,604 | $477,164 |
| Median Household Income | $93,188 | $81,387 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 3.5 |
| 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+39.8 |
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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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72.9 Score
Payson, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$477,164
Population
24,054
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
West
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