Deerfield, IL vs West Chicago, IL
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
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
Deerfield leads in crime level (0.7 vs 5.0). Deerfield leads in median household income ($185,762 vs $92,335). West Chicago leads in cost of living index (110 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deerfield, IL | West Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#414) | 72.9 (#817) |
| Population | 18,884 | 25,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $662,331 | $395,522 |
| Median Household Income | $185,762 | $92,335 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+13.3 |
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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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72.9 Score
West Chicago, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$395,522
Population
25,116
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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