Northbrook, IL vs Portage, IN
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
Portage
71.1
#1027 nationally
Northbrook leads in crime level (0.5 vs 6.4). Northbrook leads in median household income ($150,236 vs $71,317). Portage leads in cost of living index (94 vs 152).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northbrook, IL | Portage, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#269) | 71.1 (#1027) |
| Population | 33,977 | 38,513 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $718,284 | $269,590 |
| Median Household Income | $150,236 | $71,317 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 0.5 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Portage is missing data for 1 metric that Northbrook has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
Portage, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,590
Population
38,513
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$71,317
Midwest
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