Northbrook, IL vs Sunnyvale, 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
Sunnyvale
66.4
#1551 nationally
Northbrook leads in walk score (83 vs 54). Northbrook leads in cost of living index (152 vs 205). Sunnyvale leads in median household income ($168,924 vs $150,236).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northbrook, IL | Sunnyvale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#269) | 66.4 (#1551) |
| Population | 33,977 | 155,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $718,284 | $2,050,814 |
| Median Household Income | $150,236 | $168,924 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 0.5 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+40.0 |
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
66.4 Score
Sunnyvale, CA
Heart of tech innovation
Median Home
$2,050,814
Population
155,805
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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