Deerfield, IL vs McKinney, 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
75.8
#414 nationally
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
Deerfield leads in median household income ($185,762 vs $108,542). Deerfield leads in walk score (36 vs 24). McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deerfield, IL | McKinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#414) | 73.5 (#726) |
| Population | 18,884 | 208,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $662,331 | $480,265 |
| Median Household Income | $185,762 | $108,542 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | R+11.2 |
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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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C
73.5 Score
McKinney, TX
Historic downtown meets modern growth
Median Home
$480,265
Population
208,867
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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