Alameda, CA vs Deerfield Beach, 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.
Alameda
63.4
#1768 nationally
Deerfield Beach
71.5
#973 nationally
Alameda leads in median household income ($129,917 vs $53,741). Deerfield Beach leads in cost of living index (107 vs 206). Alameda leads in walk score (68 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alameda, CA | Deerfield Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1768) | 71.5 (#973) |
| Population | 75,353 | 87,325 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,156,096 | $274,857 |
| Median Household Income | $129,917 | $53,741 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 206 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+17.0 |
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63.4 Score
Alameda, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,156,096
Population
75,353
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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71.5 Score
Deerfield Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$274,857
Population
87,325
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Southeast
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