Deerfield, IL vs Laredo, TX
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
Laredo
76.6
#332 nationally
Deerfield leads in crime level (0.7 vs 10.0). Deerfield leads in median household income ($185,762 vs $60,928). Laredo leads in cost of living index (93 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deerfield, IL | Laredo, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#414) | 76.6 (#332) |
| Population | 18,884 | 257,602 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $662,331 | $223,127 |
| Median Household Income | $185,762 | $60,928 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | 10.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | R+2.2 |
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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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76.6 Score
Laredo, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$223,127
Population
257,602
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
Southwest
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