Brookhaven, GA vs Naperville, IL
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.
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Naperville leads in median household income ($150,937 vs $114,570). Naperville leads in cost of living index (112 vs 144). Brookhaven leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1821) | 75.7 (#429) |
| Population | 57,945 | 149,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $629,473 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $150,937 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 46 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+13.3 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that Naperville has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.8 Score
Brookhaven, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,512
Population
57,945
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,570
Southeast
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C
75.7 Score
Naperville, IL
Where families thrive and communities flourish
Median Home
$629,473
Population
149,424
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Midwest
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