Evanston, IL vs Phoenixville, PA
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
Phoenixville
67.8
#1383 nationally
Phoenixville leads in crime level (2.3 vs 3.9). Phoenixville leads in cost of living index (112 vs 131). Phoenixville leads in average commute (27 min vs 29 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evanston, IL | Phoenixville, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#562) | 67.8 (#1383) |
| Population | 75,070 | 19,871 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $494,604 | $531,576 |
| Median Household Income | $93,188 | $91,593 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+14.5 |
Data coverage note: Phoenixville is missing data for 1 metric that Evanston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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D+
67.8 Score
Phoenixville, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,576
Population
19,871
Crime
Low
Median Income
$91,593
Northeast
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