Laurel, MD 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.

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

vs

Northbrook

77.2

#269 nationally

Northbrook leads in crime level (0.5 vs 10.8). Northbrook leads in median household income ($150,236 vs $92,035). Northbrook leads in walk score (83 vs 53).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Laurel, MD Northbrook, IL
WhereAtHome Score 66.4 (#1547) 77.2 (#269)
Population 29,400 33,977
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $478,130 $718,284
Median Household Income $92,035 $150,236
Average Commute 33.5 min 28.6 min
Walk Score 53 83
Crime Level 10.8 0.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 152
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+42.0
Laurel, MD
D
66.4 Score

Laurel, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$478,130

Population

29,400

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

53

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Northbrook, IL
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

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