Cities Similar to Evanston, IL
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Evanston, IL
1. Lakeville, MN
76,243 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$503K
Rent estimate
$1,790/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Carmel, IN
102,296 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$559K
Rent estimate
$1,765/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Wheaton, IL
52,938 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$472K
Rent estimate
$1,890/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Plymouth, MN
77,648 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$466K
Rent estimate
$1,720/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Elmhurst, IL
45,336 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$582K
Rent estimate
$2,090/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Glenview, IL
46,904 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$576K
Rent estimate
$1,860/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Downers Grove, IL
49,706 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$471K
Rent estimate
$1,860/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Maple Grove, MN
71,288 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$431K
Rent estimate
$1,815/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Edina, MN
53,348 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$606K
Rent estimate
$1,730/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Westfield, IN
57,746 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$490K
Rent estimate
$1,630/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Evanston
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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