Austin, TX 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.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Deerfield Beach
71.5
#973 nationally
Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $53,741). Deerfield Beach leads in cost of living index (107 vs 129). Austin leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 29 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Deerfield Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 71.5 (#973) |
| Population | 967,862 | 87,325 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $274,857 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $53,741 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 39 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 8.1 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+17.0 |
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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C-
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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