Deerfield, IL vs Macon, GA
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
Macon
72
#937 nationally
Deerfield leads in median household income ($185,762 vs $48,897). Macon leads in average commute (21.7 min vs 28.1 min). Deerfield leads in walk score (36 vs 30).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deerfield, IL | Macon, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#414) | 72 (#937) |
| Population | 18,884 | 156,512 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $662,331 | $174,257 |
| Median Household Income | $185,762 | $48,897 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 21.7 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | N/A |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+22.4 |
Data coverage note: Macon is missing data for 1 metric that Deerfield has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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72 Score
Macon, GA
Mid-size Georgia city with community character
Median Home
$174,257
Population
156,512
Walk Score
30
Median Income
$48,897
Southeast
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