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Is Boynton Beach, FL expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 40 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,53344% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$75,575about $6,298/month · 13% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$351,1006% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.6 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $101,320 a year. That is $49 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Florida. It is number 398 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Boynton Beach
$2,533
Kissimmee
$2,013
Miami Beach
$2,441
Largo
$1,900
Pine Hills
$1,749
Homestead
$1,952
Kendall
$2,430

How much do households earn in Boynton Beach?

Under $25k
13.1%
$25k–50k
23.5%
$50k–100k
37.8%
$100k–150k
12.2%
$150k+
8.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 20.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Boynton Beach

SizeBoynton BeachU.S. average
Studio$1,947$1,338
1 bedroom$1,913$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,190$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,445$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,878$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Boynton Beach overall?

Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).

Housing
122
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
90
Other services
101
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Boynton Beach, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Boynton Beach

🏛️ Property tax$2,891a year · 0.82% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$143a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Boynton Beach

Commute to work26.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree32.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home64.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line13.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Boynton Beach?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $97 a month less than renting.

Renting
$2,533
Owning
$2,436

Owning assumes a typical $351,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,110 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Boynton Beach, FL?

Renting in Boynton Beach costs a median of about $2,533 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in Boynton Beach?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $101,320 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Boynton Beach cheap or expensive?

Boynton Beach is rated Expensive: rent takes 40.2% of the typical household income of $75,575. It ranks 398th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Boynton Beach?

The median homeowner in Boynton Beach pays $2,891 a year in property taxes, about 0.82% of the median home value.

Is Boynton Beach more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Florida are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Boynton Beach?

The median home value in Boynton Beach is $351,100, about 4.6 times the typical yearly household income.

81,435 people live in Boynton Beach. Numbers are typical (middle) values.