Northbrook, IL vs Wake Forest, NC
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
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Northbrook leads in crime level (0.5 vs 4.0). Northbrook leads in walk score (83 vs 20). Wake Forest leads in cost of living index (116 vs 152).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northbrook, IL | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#269) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 33,977 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $718,284 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $150,236 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 0.5 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+25.6 |
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+
68.8 Score
Wake Forest, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$513,720
Population
54,337
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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