Originally Posted by
gfunkdave
I understand - I'd like to know why.
For dual commutes to NMH and Northbrook, Evanston isn't bad. Multiple train options to the city and a not-horrible drive to Northbrook.
Of course, Glenview, Skokie, Wilmette, etc are probably easier to get to Northbrook and not too much longer by train. I'd say Glenview and Wilmette are nicer by a long shot than Skokie, but Evanston is nicer than any of them. It has a nice faux-city feel.
My rationale remains that it's not smart to commit both people to a commute. Let one person live close to work and the other commute by train. The person who lives close can be home in minutes and then tend to things like after-work errands, getting dinner started, walking the dog, whatever, while the person with the long commute can get home later but not have to worry about chores.