Brookhaven, GA vs North Aurora, 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
North Aurora
73.3
#759 nationally
North Aurora leads in crime level (3.7 vs 8.3). North Aurora leads in cost of living index (113 vs 144). Brookhaven leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 29.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | North Aurora, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1821) | 73.3 (#759) |
| Population | 57,945 | 19,022 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $409,737 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $104,547 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 21 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+9.4 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that North Aurora 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
73.3 Score
North Aurora, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$409,737
Population
19,022
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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