Northbrook, IL vs Sweetwater, FL
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
Sweetwater
65.9
#1603 nationally
Northbrook leads in crime level (0.5 vs 2.8). Northbrook leads in median household income ($150,236 vs $53,159). Sweetwater leads in cost of living index (107 vs 152).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northbrook, IL | Sweetwater, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#269) | 65.9 (#1603) |
| Population | 33,977 | 20,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $718,284 | $448,534 |
| Median Household Income | $150,236 | $53,159 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 0.5 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+11.4 |
Data coverage note: Sweetwater 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
65.9 Score
Sweetwater, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$448,534
Population
20,352
Crime
Low
Median Income
$53,159
Southeast
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