Northbrook, IL vs Secaucus, NJ
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
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Northbrook leads in crime level (0.5 vs 4.2). Northbrook leads in average commute (28.6 min vs 33.9 min). Northbrook leads in median household income ($150,236 vs $129,348).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northbrook, IL | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#269) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 33,977 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $718,284 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $150,236 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 0.5 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Northbrook has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
Northeast
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