Boynton Beach, FL vs Plainfield, NJ
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
Plainfield
64.6
#1687 nationally
Plainfield leads in walk score (54 vs 34). Boynton Beach leads in average commute (25.5 min vs 30.6 min). Boynton Beach leads in cost of living index (113 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boynton Beach, FL | Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1496) | 64.6 (#1687) |
| Population | 81,267 | 54,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $403,839 | $521,339 |
| Median Household Income | $68,875 | $70,712 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+13.9 |
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
64.6 Score
Plainfield, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$521,339
Population
54,670
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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