Austin, TX 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.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Boynton Beach
66.8
#1496 nationally
Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $68,875). Austin leads in walk score (42 vs 34). Boynton Beach leads in cost of living index (113 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Boynton Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 66.8 (#1496) |
| Population | 967,862 | 81,267 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $403,839 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $68,875 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 34 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 11.4 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+0.8 |
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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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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