Deerfield Beach, FL vs Leland, NC
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
Leland
71.5
#976 nationally
Leland leads in crime level (2.6 vs 8.1). Leland leads in median household income ($82,651 vs $53,741). Leland leads in average commute (24 min vs 29 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deerfield Beach, FL | Leland, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#973) | 71.5 (#976) |
| Population | 87,325 | 30,542 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,857 | $388,757 |
| Median Household Income | $53,741 | $82,651 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | R+24.9 |
Data coverage note: Leland is missing data for 1 metric that Deerfield Beach has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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71.5 Score
Leland, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,757
Population
30,542
Crime
Low
Median Income
$82,651
Southeast
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