Northbrook, IL vs St. Paul, 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.
Northbrook
77.2
#269 nationally
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Northbrook leads in crime level (0.5 vs 16.9). Northbrook leads in median household income ($150,236 vs $69,919). St. Paul leads in cost of living index (105 vs 152).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northbrook, IL | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#269) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 33,977 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $718,284 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $150,236 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 0.5 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul 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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D
66.9 Score
St. Paul, MN
Growing Minnesota city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$299,582
Population
303,820
Crime
High
Median Income
$69,919
Midwest
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