Deerfield Beach, FL vs Elgin, 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.
Deerfield Beach
71.5
#973 nationally
Elgin
72.8
#824 nationally
Elgin leads in median household income ($85,998 vs $53,741). Elgin leads in crime level (7.3 vs 8.1). Elgin leads in walk score (43 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deerfield Beach, FL | Elgin, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#973) | 72.8 (#824) |
| Population | 87,325 | 113,310 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,857 | $343,260 |
| Median Household Income | $53,741 | $85,998 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 7.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+42.0 |
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71.5 Score
Deerfield Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$274,857
Population
87,325
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Southeast
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72.8 Score
Elgin, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$343,260
Population
113,310
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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