Northbrook, IL vs Yonkers, NY
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
Yonkers
64.3
#1705 nationally
Northbrook leads in crime level (0.5 vs 8.5). Northbrook leads in median household income ($150,236 vs $78,208). Northbrook leads in average commute (28.6 min vs 34.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northbrook, IL | Yonkers, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#269) | 64.3 (#1705) |
| Population | 33,977 | 207,657 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $718,284 | $710,085 |
| Median Household Income | $150,236 | $78,208 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 34.8 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 0.5 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+26.3 |
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
64.3 Score
Yonkers, NY
Growing New York city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$710,085
Population
207,657
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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