Evanston, IL vs San Leandro, 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
San Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
Evanston leads in crime level (3.9 vs 15.0). Evanston leads in cost of living index (131 vs 173). Evanston leads in walk score (76 vs 65).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evanston, IL | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#562) | 60.8 (#1925) |
| Population | 75,070 | 85,784 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $494,604 | $805,034 |
| Median Household Income | $93,188 | $97,141 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+53.6 |
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-
60.8 Score
San Leandro, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,034
Population
85,784
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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