Northbrook, IL vs Wilmington, DE

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

vs

Wilmington

69.2

#1246 nationally

Northbrook leads in crime level (0.5 vs 30.9). Northbrook leads in median household income ($150,236 vs $54,731). Wilmington leads in cost of living index (100 vs 152).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Northbrook, IL Wilmington, DE
WhereAtHome Score 77.2 (#269) 69.2 (#1246)
Population 33,977 71,675
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $718,284 $330,955
Median Household Income $150,236 $54,731
Average Commute 28.6 min 22.7 min
Walk Score 83 74
Crime Level 0.5 30.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 152 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+42.0 D+32.6
Northbrook, IL
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

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Wilmington, DE
D+
69.2 Score

Wilmington, DE

Delaware community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$330,955

Population

71,675

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

74

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