Austin, 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.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Deerfield
75.8
#414 nationally
Deerfield leads in median household income ($185,762 vs $91,461). Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 36). Austin leads in cost of living index (129 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Deerfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 75.8 (#414) |
| Population | 967,862 | 18,884 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $662,331 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $185,762 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 0.7 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+20.8 |
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
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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