Deerfield Beach, FL vs Melissa, 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 Beach
71.5
#973 nationally
Melissa
74.8
#551 nationally
Melissa leads in crime level (1.0 vs 8.1). Melissa leads in median household income ($138,465 vs $53,741). Deerfield Beach leads in cost of living index (107 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deerfield Beach, FL | Melissa, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#973) | 74.8 (#551) |
| Population | 87,325 | 23,571 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,857 | $430,394 |
| Median Household Income | $53,741 | $138,465 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that Deerfield Beach has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
View Deerfield Beach, FL →
C
74.8 Score
Melissa, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$430,394
Population
23,571
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$138,465
Southwest
View Melissa, TX →
Try a different matchup
Swap Deerfield Beach for: