Brownsburg, IN vs Carol Stream, 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.

Brownsburg

76.7

#322 nationally

vs

Carol Stream

75.4

#460 nationally

Carol Stream leads in walk score (36 vs 21). Brownsburg leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 29.3 min). Brownsburg leads in crime level (1.7 vs 1.9).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Brownsburg, IN Carol Stream, IL
WhereAtHome Score 76.7 (#322) 75.4 (#460)
Population 32,250 38,966
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $362,536 $388,952
Median Household Income $101,883 $103,525
Average Commute 23.4 min 29.3 min
Walk Score 21 36
Crime Level 1.7 1.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 103 113
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+21.5 D+13.3