Northbrook, IL vs Oak Park, 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.
Northbrook
77.2
#269 nationally
Oak Park
71.1
#1024 nationally
Northbrook leads in crime level (0.5 vs 8.9). Northbrook leads in median household income ($150,236 vs $103,264). Oak Park leads in cost of living index (127 vs 152).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northbrook, IL | Oak Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#269) | 71.1 (#1024) |
| Population | 33,977 | 52,055 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $718,284 | $489,829 |
| Median Household Income | $150,236 | $103,264 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 33.4 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 78 |
| Crime Level | 0.5 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 127 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+42.0 |
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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C-
71.1 Score
Oak Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$489,829
Population
52,055
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
78
Midwest
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