Deerfield, IL vs Melissa, 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
Melissa
74.8
#551 nationally
Deerfield leads in crime level (0.7 vs 1.0). Deerfield leads in median household income ($185,762 vs $138,465). Melissa leads in cost of living index (125 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deerfield, IL | Melissa, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#414) | 74.8 (#551) |
| Population | 18,884 | 23,571 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $662,331 | $430,394 |
| Median Household Income | $185,762 | $138,465 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Melissa 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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74.8 Score
Melissa, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$430,394
Population
23,571
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$138,465
Southwest
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