Deerfield Beach, FL vs Long Beach, CA
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
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 39). Deerfield Beach leads in cost of living index (107 vs 142). Long Beach leads in median household income ($69,471 vs $53,741).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deerfield Beach, FL | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#973) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 87,325 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,857 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $53,741 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+32.9 |
C-
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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D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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