Garfield Heights, OH 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.
Garfield Heights
80.4
#77 nationally
Northbrook
77.2
#269 nationally
Northbrook leads in crime level (0.5 vs 12.7). Northbrook leads in median household income ($150,236 vs $49,864). Northbrook leads in walk score (83 vs 44).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garfield Heights, OH | Northbrook, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.4 (#77) | 77.2 (#269) |
| Population | 28,900 | 33,977 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $138,742 | $718,284 |
| Median Household Income | $49,864 | $150,236 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 12.7 | 0.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 152 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.5 | D+42.0 |
B-
80.4 Score
Garfield Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$138,742
Population
28,900
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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C+
77.2 Score
Northbrook, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$718,284
Population
33,977
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
83
Midwest
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