Aiken, SC vs Boynton Beach, FL
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.
Aiken
69.5
#1191 nationally
Boynton Beach
66.8
#1496 nationally
Boynton Beach leads in walk score (34 vs 24). Boynton Beach leads in crime level (11.4 vs 15.6). Aiken leads in cost of living index (101 vs 113).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aiken, SC | Boynton Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1191) | 66.8 (#1496) |
| Population | 32,947 | 81,267 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,439 | $403,839 |
| Median Household Income | $65,712 | $68,875 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 15.6 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.9 | D+0.8 |
D+
69.5 Score
Aiken, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,439
Population
32,947
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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D
66.8 Score
Boynton Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$403,839
Population
81,267
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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