Boca Raton, FL vs Deerfield, IL
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.
Boca Raton
69.8
#1166 nationally
Deerfield
75.8
#414 nationally
Deerfield leads in crime level (0.7 vs 4.7). Deerfield leads in median household income ($185,762 vs $95,570). Boca Raton leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 28.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boca Raton, FL | Deerfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1166) | 75.8 (#414) |
| Population | 99,974 | 18,884 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $576,025 | $662,331 |
| Median Household Income | $95,570 | $185,762 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 0.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+20.8 |
D+
69.8 Score
Boca Raton, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$576,025
Population
99,974
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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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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