Deerfield, IL vs Mountain View, 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
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Deerfield leads in crime level (0.7 vs 8.4). Deerfield leads in cost of living index (146 vs 285). Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deerfield, IL | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#414) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 18,884 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $662,331 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $185,762 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 285 |
| 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
63.3 Score
Mountain View, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,962,774
Population
81,785
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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