Deerfield, IL vs Miami Beach, FL
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
Miami Beach
72.3
#907 nationally
Deerfield leads in crime level (0.7 vs 3.4). Deerfield leads in median household income ($185,762 vs $65,116). Miami Beach leads in walk score (76 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deerfield, IL | Miami Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#414) | 72.3 (#907) |
| Population | 18,884 | 79,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $662,331 | $528,434 |
| Median Household Income | $185,762 | $65,116 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | R+11.4 |
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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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72.3 Score
Miami Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$528,434
Population
79,607
Crime
Low
Walk Score
76
Southeast
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