Northbrook, IL vs Stamford, CT
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
Stamford
68.1
#1350 nationally
Northbrook leads in median household income ($150,236 vs $99,654). Northbrook leads in walk score (83 vs 57). Stamford leads in cost of living index (138 vs 152).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northbrook, IL | Stamford, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#269) | 68.1 (#1350) |
| Population | 33,977 | 135,892 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $718,284 | $728,197 |
| Median Household Income | $150,236 | $99,654 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 0.5 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | N/A |
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+
68.1 Score
Stamford, CT
Corporate headquarters with urban revival
Median Home
$728,197
Population
135,892
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B
Northeast
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