Northbrook, IL vs Rocky River, 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
Rocky River
77.9
#211 nationally
Northbrook leads in walk score (83 vs 44). Northbrook leads in median household income ($150,236 vs $90,459). Rocky River leads in cost of living index (106 vs 152).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northbrook, IL | Rocky River, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#269) | 77.9 (#211) |
| Population | 33,977 | 21,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $718,284 | $408,262 |
| Median Household Income | $150,236 | $90,459 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 106 |
| 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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C+
77.9 Score
Rocky River, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$408,262
Population
21,236
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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