Deerfield Beach, FL vs North Chicago, 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
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
North Chicago leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 29 min). North Chicago leads in crime level (4.9 vs 8.1). North Chicago leads in cost of living index (95 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deerfield Beach, FL | North Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#973) | 79.5 (#119) |
| Population | 87,325 | 30,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,857 | $226,134 |
| Median Household Income | $53,741 | $52,011 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+20.8 |
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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C+
79.5 Score
North Chicago, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$226,134
Population
30,416
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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