Champaign, 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.
Champaign
77.8
#214 nationally
Northbrook
77.2
#269 nationally
Northbrook leads in crime level (0.5 vs 13.7). Northbrook leads in median household income ($150,236 vs $58,273). Champaign leads in average commute (14.8 min vs 28.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Champaign, IL | Northbrook, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#214) | 77.2 (#269) |
| Population | 89,189 | 33,977 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $240,516 | $718,284 |
| Median Household Income | $58,273 | $150,236 |
| Average Commute | 14.8 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 0.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 152 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.1 | D+42.0 |
C+
77.8 Score
Champaign, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$240,516
Population
89,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Midwest
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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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