Northbrook, IL vs Redondo Beach, CA
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
Redondo Beach
64.1
#1721 nationally
Northbrook leads in crime level (0.5 vs 6.8). Northbrook leads in cost of living index (152 vs 212). Northbrook leads in median household income ($150,236 vs $134,033).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northbrook, IL | Redondo Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#269) | 64.1 (#1721) |
| Population | 33,977 | 67,749 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $718,284 | $1,497,774 |
| Median Household Income | $150,236 | $134,033 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 0.5 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 212 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+32.9 |
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
64.1 Score
Redondo Beach, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,497,774
Population
67,749
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
75
Pacific
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