Naperville, IL vs Northfield, MN
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.
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Northfield
73.6
#708 nationally
Northfield leads in crime level (4.2 vs 9.3). Naperville leads in median household income ($150,937 vs $83,125). Northfield leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Naperville, IL | Northfield, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#429) | 73.6 (#708) |
| Population | 149,424 | 21,020 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $629,473 | $396,746 |
| Median Household Income | $150,937 | $83,125 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | 9.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+2.5 |
C
75.7 Score
Naperville, IL
Where families thrive and communities flourish
Median Home
$629,473
Population
149,424
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Midwest
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C
73.6 Score
Northfield, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$396,746
Population
21,020
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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