Buffalo Grove, IL vs Northbrook, 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.
Buffalo Grove
77.6
#229 nationally
Northbrook
77.2
#269 nationally
Northbrook leads in walk score (83 vs 40). Buffalo Grove leads in cost of living index (126 vs 152). Northbrook leads in crime level (0.5 vs 0.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo Grove, IL | Northbrook, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#229) | 77.2 (#269) |
| Population | 42,482 | 33,977 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $452,107 | $718,284 |
| Median Household Income | $127,553 | $150,236 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 152 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+42.0 |
C+
77.6 Score
Buffalo Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$452,107
Population
42,482
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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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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