Evergreen Park, IL vs Salem, MA
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.
Evergreen Park
80.8
#62 nationally
Salem
68.6
#1307 nationally
Evergreen Park leads in cost of living index (105 vs 135). Evergreen Park leads in crime level (3.4 vs 4.2). Evergreen Park leads in median household income ($92,266 vs $79,196).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evergreen Park, IL | Salem, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#62) | 68.6 (#1307) |
| Population | 19,010 | 44,744 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $294,044 | $614,321 |
| Median Household Income | $92,266 | $79,196 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+20.3 |
B-
80.8 Score
Evergreen Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$294,044
Population
19,010
Crime
Low
Walk Score
64
Midwest
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D+
68.6 Score
Salem, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$614,321
Population
44,744
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
70
Northeast
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