Alamo, TX vs Deerfield, IL
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.
Alamo
74.8
#538 nationally
Deerfield
75.8
#414 nationally
Deerfield leads in crime level (0.7 vs 24.6). Deerfield leads in median household income ($185,762 vs $47,398). Alamo leads in cost of living index (83 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alamo, TX | Deerfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#538) | 75.8 (#414) |
| Population | 20,460 | 18,884 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $173,228 | $662,331 |
| Median Household Income | $47,398 | $185,762 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 24.6 | 0.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+20.8 |
C
74.8 Score
Alamo, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$173,228
Population
20,460
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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C
75.8 Score
Deerfield, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$662,331
Population
18,884
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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