Durham, NC 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.
Durham
69.4
#1213 nationally
Northbrook
77.2
#269 nationally
Northbrook leads in walk score (83 vs 33). Northbrook leads in median household income ($150,236 vs $67,432). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 152).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Northbrook, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 77.2 (#269) |
| Population | 283,506 | 33,977 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $718,284 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $150,236 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 83 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 0.5 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 152 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+42.0 |
D+
69.4 Score
Durham, NC
Bull City innovation and inclusion
Median Home
$395,976
Population
283,506
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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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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