| | Northbrook, IL | Newtown, CT | United States |
| Overall | 105.7 | 138.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 103.4 | 105.7 | 100 |
| Health | 88.0 | 126.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 189.0 | 165.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $555,400 | $531,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,500.0% | 11,840.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 129.3 | 134.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 139.8 | 162.7 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Northbrook 
5 Reviews
Northbrook is a great place if:
1.) You're Jewish
2.) You're Russian
3.) You're raising a family
Other than that, it's a stuck-up, sleepy, basic midwest suburb. More
I grew up in Northbrook and while it's a beautiful community with a nice downtown, parks, train, great quality schools, to say that it's down to earth is a bit of a More
I grew up in Northbrook and while it's a beautiful community with a nice downtown, parks, train, great quality schools, to say that it's down to earth is a bit of a More
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Reviews for Newtown 
1 Reviews
Lived here for 32 years. New community/senior center just built looks promising. Swimming pool and lake swimming. Community center will also have swimming. 3 grocery More
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