Northbrook, IL vs Parma Heights, OH
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
Parma Heights
82.7
#21 nationally
Northbrook leads in median household income ($150,236 vs $57,197). Northbrook leads in walk score (83 vs 41). Parma Heights leads in cost of living index (89 vs 152).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northbrook, IL | Parma Heights, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#269) | 82.7 (#21) |
| Population | 33,977 | 20,431 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $718,284 | $224,246 |
| Median Household Income | $150,236 | $57,197 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+31.5 |
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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B-
82.7 Score
Parma Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,246
Population
20,431
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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