Boynton Beach, FL vs San Mateo, CA
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
San Mateo
63
#1808 nationally
Boynton Beach leads in cost of living index (113 vs 249). San Mateo leads in median household income ($149,152 vs $68,875). San Mateo leads in walk score (68 vs 34).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boynton Beach, FL | San Mateo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1496) | 63 (#1808) |
| Population | 81,267 | 101,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $403,839 | $1,685,162 |
| Median Household Income | $68,875 | $149,152 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 249 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+50.3 |
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
63 Score
San Mateo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,685,162
Population
101,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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