Deerfield Beach, FL 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.
Deerfield Beach
71.5
#973 nationally
Deerfield
75.8
#414 nationally
Deerfield leads in crime level (0.7 vs 8.1). Deerfield leads in median household income ($185,762 vs $53,741). Deerfield Beach leads in cost of living index (107 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deerfield Beach, FL | Deerfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#973) | 75.8 (#414) |
| Population | 87,325 | 18,884 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,857 | $662,331 |
| Median Household Income | $53,741 | $185,762 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 0.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+20.8 |
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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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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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