Deerfield, IL vs Grand Rapids, MI
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
75.8
#414 nationally
Grand Rapids
73.4
#738 nationally
Deerfield leads in median household income ($185,762 vs $54,789). Grand Rapids leads in cost of living index (91 vs 146). Grand Rapids leads in walk score (52 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deerfield, IL | Grand Rapids, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#414) | 73.4 (#738) |
| Population | 18,884 | 201,013 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $662,331 | $311,699 |
| Median Household Income | $185,762 | $54,789 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+5.4 |
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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C
73.4 Score
Grand Rapids, MI
Beer City USA with West Michigan charm
Median Home
$311,699
Population
201,013
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Midwest
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