Deerfield Beach, FL vs Montclair, CA
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
Montclair
60.8
#1923 nationally
Deerfield Beach leads in crime level (8.1 vs 17.6). Montclair leads in walk score (57 vs 39). Montclair leads in median household income ($72,789 vs $53,741).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deerfield Beach, FL | Montclair, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#973) | 60.8 (#1923) |
| Population | 87,325 | 37,545 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,857 | $661,144 |
| Median Household Income | $53,741 | $72,789 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 17.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | R+2.1 |
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-
60.8 Score
Montclair, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$661,144
Population
37,545
Crime
High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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