Brea, CA vs Naperville, IL
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.
Brea
64.3
#1700 nationally
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Brea leads in crime level (5.8 vs 9.3). Naperville leads in cost of living index (112 vs 178). Naperville leads in median household income ($150,937 vs $120,226).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brea, CA | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1700) | 75.7 (#429) |
| Population | 48,479 | 149,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,134,146 | $629,473 |
| Median Household Income | $120,226 | $150,937 |
| Average Commute | 31.1 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+13.3 |
D
64.3 Score
Brea, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,134,146
Population
48,479
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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C
75.7 Score
Naperville, IL
Where families thrive and communities flourish
Median Home
$629,473
Population
149,424
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Midwest
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