Boynton Beach, FL vs Elk Grove, 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.
Boynton Beach
66.8
#1496 nationally
Elk Grove
66.7
#1508 nationally
Elk Grove leads in crime level (5.2 vs 11.4). Elk Grove leads in median household income ($115,864 vs $68,875). Boynton Beach leads in cost of living index (113 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boynton Beach, FL | Elk Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1496) | 66.7 (#1508) |
| Population | 81,267 | 178,444 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $403,839 | $634,683 |
| Median Household Income | $68,875 | $115,864 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 33.1 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+19.7 |
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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D
66.7 Score
Elk Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$634,683
Population
178,444
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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