Boston, MA vs Delray 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.
Boston
66.2
#1568 nationally
Delray Beach
70.5
#1094 nationally
Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 35). Delray Beach leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 30.2 min). Delray Beach leads in cost of living index (122 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Delray Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 70.5 (#1094) |
| Population | 684,379 | 67,536 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $343,917 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $76,558 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 11.6 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+0.8 |
D
66.2 Score
Boston, MA
Innovation hub with historic charm
Median Home
$787,763
Population
684,379
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Northeast
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C-
70.5 Score
Delray Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$343,917
Population
67,536
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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