Deerfield, IL vs Long Beach, 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
75.8
#414 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Deerfield leads in median household income ($185,762 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 36). Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deerfield, IL | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#414) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 18,884 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $662,331 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $185,762 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+32.9 |
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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D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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