Boynton Beach, FL vs Palatine, 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
Palatine
74.6
#575 nationally
Palatine leads in crime level (1.8 vs 11.4). Palatine leads in median household income ($93,383 vs $68,875). Palatine leads in walk score (41 vs 34).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boynton Beach, FL | Palatine, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1496) | 74.6 (#575) |
| Population | 81,267 | 64,869 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $403,839 | $396,744 |
| Median Household Income | $68,875 | $93,383 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+42.0 |
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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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74.6 Score
Palatine, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$396,744
Population
64,869
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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