Evanston, IL vs Universal City, TX
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
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Evanston leads in walk score (76 vs 36). Evanston leads in crime level (3.9 vs 7.1). Universal City leads in cost of living index (99 vs 131).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evanston, IL | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#562) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 75,070 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $494,604 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $93,188 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+9.8 |
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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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74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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