Boynton Beach, FL vs Deerfield, 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.
Boynton Beach
66.8
#1496 nationally
Deerfield
75.8
#414 nationally
Deerfield leads in crime level (0.7 vs 11.4). Deerfield leads in median household income ($185,762 vs $68,875). Boynton Beach leads in cost of living index (113 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boynton Beach, FL | Deerfield, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1496) | 75.8 (#414) |
| Population | 81,267 | 18,884 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $403,839 | $662,331 |
| Median Household Income | $68,875 | $185,762 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 0.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+20.8 |
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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C
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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