Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Atlanta, GA
VS
Lynn, MA
🏆 Atlanta leads 12 of 23 categories
Atlanta
Georgia
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$77,655 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
221⚠ High
Population
494,838 ✓ Larger
Lynn
Massachusetts
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$70,046
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.
Atlanta, GA
Pros
More college-educated — 57.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
11% cheaper overall cost of living than Lynn
Homes cost $47k less ($395,600 vs $442,800)
Milder winters — January highs near 54°F vs 36°F
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Households earn $7,609 more per year on average
Cons
Violent crime (840.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3748.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Lynn, MA
Pros
32% less violent crime than Atlanta
Cooler summers — July highs near 80°F vs 90°F
Cons
Violent crime (574.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.6)
Cost of living runs 11% higher than Atlanta
Pricier housing — median home is $442,800
Key Differences at a Glance
Atlanta
Cost of Living
11% cheaper
COL index 100.9 vs 111.6 (100 = US avg)
Atlanta
Median Income
$7,609
$77,655 vs $70,046/yr
Atlanta
Median Home Value
$47k less
$395,600 vs $442,800
Atlanta
Summer Heat
9.7°F warmer
July avg high 90.0°F vs 80.3°F
Lynn
Violent Crime
32% lower
574.6 vs 840.6 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Atlanta, GA | Lynn, MA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 111.6⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $395,600⚠ High ✓ Lower | $442,800⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,512⚠ High | $1,511⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,655 ✓ Higher | $70,046 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 5.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.5 min ✓ Shorter | 31.3 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 23.2% ✓ Higher | 6.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 204⚠ High | 113⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 221⚠ High | 151⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High | 56 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A (120) ✓ Better | B- (96) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.1:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 57.3% ✓ Higher | 21.9% |
| High School or Higher | 92.9% ✓ Higher | 77.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Atlanta Public Schools | Lynn |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 53.7°F ✓ Warmer | 36.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.0°F ✓ Warmer | 80.3°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.8" | 47.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.5" ✓ Less | 39.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 494,838 ✓ Larger | 100,653 |
| Median Age | 33.6 | 36.2 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.7% | 48.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 17.2% | 24.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.0% | 13.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Atlanta's cost of living index is 100.9 vs Lynn's 111.6 (US average = 100).
Atlanta is 11% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Atlanta leads 12 of 23 categories. Atlanta wins 12 and Lynn wins 11. 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 Atlanta to Lynn or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($395,600 vs $442,800 median home), income ($77,655 vs $70,046), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Atlanta, GA and Lynn, MA are about 945 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.