Deerfield Beach, FL vs Helena, MT
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
Helena
69.1
#1251 nationally
Helena leads in average commute (13.4 min vs 29 min). Deerfield Beach leads in crime level (8.1 vs 14.1). Helena leads in walk score (49 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deerfield Beach, FL | Helena, MT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#973) | 69.1 (#1251) |
| Population | 87,325 | 34,464 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,857 | $484,550 |
| Median Household Income | $53,741 | $64,798 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 13.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 14.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | R+5.7 |
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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D+
69.1 Score
Helena, MT
Small Montana city with local appeal
Median Home
$484,550
Population
34,464
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
West
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