Deerfield, IL vs Plano, 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
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Deerfield leads in median household income ($185,762 vs $99,936). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 146). Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deerfield, IL | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#414) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 18,884 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $662,331 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $185,762 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | R+11.2 |
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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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72.6 Score
Plano, TX
Corporate opportunity meets family-friendly living
Median Home
$499,723
Population
287,339
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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