Brownsburg, IN vs Northbrook, 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

Northbrook

77.2

#269 nationally

Northbrook leads in walk score (83 vs 21). Northbrook leads in crime level (0.5 vs 1.7). Brownsburg leads in cost of living index (103 vs 152).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Brownsburg, IN Northbrook, IL
WhereAtHome Score 76.7 (#322) 77.2 (#269)
Population 32,250 33,977
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $362,536 $718,284
Median Household Income $101,883 $150,236
Average Commute 23.4 min 28.6 min
Walk Score 21 83
Crime Level 1.7 0.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 103 152
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+21.5 D+42.0