Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Amarillo, TX
VS
Lynn, MA
🏆 Amarillo leads 15 of 23 categories
Amarillo
Texas
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
90.8 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$60,628
Violent Crime Index
182⚠ High
Population
200,360 ✓ Larger
Lynn
Massachusetts
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$70,046 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
151⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
100,653
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Amarillo, TX
Pros
Homes cost $270k less ($172,700 vs $442,800)
Rent averages $514/mo less ($997 vs $1,511)
21% cheaper overall cost of living than Lynn
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.2 pts lower (3.5%)
Commutes run 13 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 51°F vs 36°F
Cons
Violent crime (690.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Lynn by $9,418/yr
Property crime (2655.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Lynn, MA
Pros
17% less violent crime than Amarillo
Households earn $9,418 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 80°F vs 92°F
Smaller class sizes — 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $442,800
Higher rents — median is $1,511/mo
Violent crime (574.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 21% higher than Amarillo
Key Differences at a Glance
Amarillo
Cost of Living
21% cheaper
COL index 90.8 vs 111.6 (100 = US avg)
Amarillo
Median Home Value
$270k less
$172,700 vs $442,800
Amarillo
Unemployment
2.2 pp lower
3.5% vs 5.7% unemployment
Amarillo
Summer Heat
11.7°F warmer
July avg high 92.0°F vs 80.3°F
Lynn
Median Income
$9,418
$70,046 vs $60,628/yr
Lynn
Violent Crime
17% lower
574.6 vs 690.5 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Amarillo, TX | Lynn, MA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 90.8 ✓ Cheaper | 111.6⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $172,700 ✓ Lower | $442,800⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $997 ✓ Lower | $1,511⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $60,628 | $70,046 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% ✓ Lower | 5.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.5 min ✓ Shorter | 31.3 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 4.9% | 6.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 160⚠ High | 113⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 182⚠ High | 151⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 126⚠ High | 56 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (92) | B- (96) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.5:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 25.2% ✓ Higher | 21.9% |
| High School or Higher | 86.1% ✓ Higher | 77.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | AMARILLO ISD | Lynn |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 50.7°F ✓ Warmer | 36.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 92.0°F ✓ Warmer | 80.3°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 19.7" ✓ Drier | 47.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 17.2" ✓ Less | 39.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 200,360 ✓ Larger | 100,653 |
| Median Age | 34.4 | 36.2 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.6% ✓ Higher | 48.6% |
| Under 18 | 26.5% ✓ More | 24.0% |
| Over 65 | 14.5% ✓ More | 13.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Amarillo's cost of living index is 90.8 vs Lynn's 111.6 (US average = 100).
Amarillo is 21% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Amarillo leads 15 of 23 categories. Amarillo wins 15 and Lynn wins 8. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Amarillo to Lynn or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($172,700 vs $442,800 median home), income ($60,628 vs $70,046), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Amarillo, TX and Lynn, MA are about 1,725 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.