Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Bridgeport, CT
VS
Lynn, MA
🏆 Bridgeport leads 15 of 23 categories
Bridgeport
Connecticut
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$54,440
Violent Crime Index
103⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
148,470 ✓ Larger
Lynn
Massachusetts
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$70,046 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
151⚠ High
Population
100,653
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Bridgeport, CT
Pros
Homes cost $216k less ($227,200 vs $442,800)
32% less violent crime than Lynn
Rent averages $142/mo less ($1,369 vs $1,511)
5% cheaper overall cost of living than Lynn
Cons
Median income trails Lynn by $15,606/yr
Higher unemployment (9.5% vs 5.7%)
Lynn, MA
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.8 pts lower (5.7%)
Households earn $15,606 more per year on average
Smaller class sizes — 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $442,800
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)
Higher rents — median is $1,511/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Bridgeport
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 106.5 vs 111.6 (100 = US avg)
Bridgeport
Violent Crime
32% lower
392.9 vs 574.6 per 100k
Bridgeport
Median Home Value
$216k less
$227,200 vs $442,800
Bridgeport
Summer Heat
3.1°F warmer
July avg high 83.4°F vs 80.3°F
Lynn
Median Income
$15,606
$70,046 vs $54,440/yr
Lynn
Unemployment
3.8 pp lower
5.7% vs 9.5% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Bridgeport, CT | Lynn, MA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 106.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 111.6⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $227,200 ✓ Lower | $442,800⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,369⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,511⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $54,440 | $70,046 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.5%⚠ High | 5.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.9 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 31.3 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 6.0% | 6.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 90 ✓ Safer | 113⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 103⚠ High ✓ Safer | 151⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 | 56 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (87) | B- (96) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.6:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.7% ✓ Higher | 21.9% |
| High School or Higher | 80.0% ✓ Higher | 77.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Bridgeport School District | Lynn |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 38.4°F ✓ Warmer | 36.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 83.4°F ✓ Warmer | 80.3°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.1" ✓ Drier | 47.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 33.6" ✓ Less | 39.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 148,470 ✓ Larger | 100,653 |
| Median Age | 37.5 ✓ Older | 36.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.2% | 48.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.7% | 24.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.5% ✓ More | 13.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Bridgeport's cost of living index is 106.5 vs Lynn's 111.6 (US average = 100).
Bridgeport is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Bridgeport leads 15 of 23 categories. Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport to Lynn or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($227,200 vs $442,800 median home), income ($54,440 vs $70,046), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Bridgeport, CT and Lynn, MA are about 145 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.