Population
Evanston
76,552
Rancho Cordova
80,656
Median Income
Evanston
$95,766
Rancho Cordova
$89,120
Home Value
Evanston
$472,300
Rancho Cordova
$451,400
Rent
Evanston
$1,698
Rancho Cordova
$1,698
Crime Rate
Evanston
1.42
Rancho Cordova
4.26
Cost of Living
Evanston
165.2
Rancho Cordova
153.6
Avg Temp
Evanston
N/A
Rancho Cordova
N/A
Unemployment
Evanston
6.3%
Rancho Cordova
7.0%
How Similar Are Evanston & Rancho Cordova?
Rancho Cordova is Evanston's #18 most similar city
5 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Evanston
76,552
Rancho Cordova
80,656
Both cities have similar populations — Evanston at 76,552 and Rancho Cordova at 80,656.
Violent Crime
Evanston
1.42
Rancho Cordova
4.26
Rancho Cordova's violent crime is significantly higher than Evanston's — 67% difference.
Property Crime
Evanston
27.42
Rancho Cordova
21.12
Evanston has a 23% higher property crime than Rancho Cordova.
Political Leaning
Evanston
28.4%
Rancho Cordova
38.4%
Both cities lean Democratic, but Rancho Cordova has a stronger Democratic lean (26% difference).
Unemployment
Evanston
6.3%
Rancho Cordova
7.0%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 9% difference.
Median Income
Evanston
$95,766
Rancho Cordova
$89,120
Both cities have similar median income — just a 7% difference.
Home Values
Evanston
$472,300
Rancho Cordova
$451,400
Both cities have similar home values — just a 4% difference.
Education
Evanston
46.5%
Rancho Cordova
20.6%
Evanston's education is significantly higher than Rancho Cordova's — 56% difference.
Demographics
Evanston
60.9%
Rancho Cordova
51.3%
Evanston has a 16% higher demographics than Rancho Cordova.
Cost of Living
Evanston
165.2
Rancho Cordova
153.6
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 7% difference.
5 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Evanston and Rancho Cordova share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Cost of Living & Affordability — Rancho Cordova leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDEvanston has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,781 vs $2,255 in Rancho Cordova (21% lower). Rancho Cordova scores 201.2 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 232.9 in Evanston. Evanston scores 115.9 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 136.2 in Rancho Cordova.
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Housing Market — Rancho Cordova leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSRancho Cordova has a median property tax of $3,703 vs $8,953 in Evanston (142% lower). Rancho Cordova has a vacancy rate of 3.4% compared to 7.5% in Evanston. Rancho Cordova has a single-family homes of 69.5% compared to 37.0% in Evanston.
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Jobs & Economy — Evanston leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSEvanston has a per capita income of $65,988 vs $37,822 in Rancho Cordova (74% higher). Evanston has a work from home of 25.5% compared to 18.2% in Rancho Cordova. Evanston has a government sector of 44.8% compared to 39.4% in Rancho Cordova.
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Crime & Safety — Rancho Cordova leads
Source: FBI UCREvanston has a murder rate (per 1k) of 0.00 compared to 0.05 in Rancho Cordova. Evanston has a assault rate (per 1k) of 0.55 compared to 3.01 in Rancho Cordova. Evanston has a violent crime rate (per 1k) of 1.42 compared to 4.26 in Rancho Cordova.
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — Evanston leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauEvanston has a bachelor's degree or higher of 46.5% compared to 20.6% in Rancho Cordova. Evanston has a high school diploma or higher of 53.5% compared to 35.5% in Rancho Cordova.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSRancho Cordova has a population of 80,656, about 1.1x the size of Evanston (76,552). Rancho Cordova skews younger with a median age of 35.4 vs 38.0.
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Evanston
Rancho Cordova
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareRancho Cordova: 3.7 vs Evanston: 2.5 for avg cms rating (out of 5). Evanston: 5 vs Rancho Cordova: 4 for with emergency services.
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Transportation & Commute — Evanston leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSEvanston has a public transit of 13.0% compared to 1.1% in Rancho Cordova. Evanston has a bicycle of 3.2% compared to 0.6% in Rancho Cordova. Evanston has a work from home of 25.5% compared to 18.2% in Rancho Cordova.
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