Brookhaven, GA vs Oswego, 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
Oswego
75.2
#488 nationally
Oswego leads in crime level (0.9 vs 8.3). Oswego leads in cost of living index (112 vs 144). Brookhaven leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 31.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | Oswego, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1821) | 75.2 (#488) |
| Population | 57,945 | 37,074 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $426,221 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $112,109 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 24 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 0.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+1.5 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that Oswego has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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75.2 Score
Oswego, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$426,221
Population
37,074
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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