Deerfield, IL vs Milpitas, 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
75.8
#414 nationally
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Deerfield leads in crime level (0.7 vs 8.6). Milpitas leads in walk score (54 vs 36). Deerfield leads in cost of living index (146 vs 217).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deerfield, IL | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#414) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 18,884 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $662,331 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $185,762 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+40.0 |
C
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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D
64 Score
Milpitas, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,424,179
Population
77,321
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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