Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Brockton, MA
VS
Lynn, MA
🏆 Brockton leads 12 of 21 categories
Brockton
Massachusetts
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$74,016 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
158⚠ High
Population
104,713 ✓ Larger
Lynn
Massachusetts
9
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.
Brockton, MA
Pros
Homes cost $78k less ($364,700 vs $442,800)
Households earn $3,970 more per year on average
Cons
Violent crime (599.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.6)
Higher unemployment (8.2% vs 5.7%)
Lynn, MA
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.5 pts lower (5.7%)
Smaller class sizes — 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (574.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $442,800
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.6)
Median income trails Brockton by $3,970/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Brockton
Median Income
$3,970
$74,016 vs $70,046/yr
Brockton
Median Home Value
$78k less
$364,700 vs $442,800
Brockton
Summer Heat
3.9°F warmer
July avg high 84.2°F vs 80.3°F
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 111.6 on the COL index
Lynn
Violent Crime
4% lower
574.6 vs 599.2 per 100k
Lynn
Unemployment
2.5 pp lower
5.7% vs 8.2% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Brockton, MA | Lynn, MA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.6⚠ High | 111.6⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $364,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $442,800⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,446⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,511⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $74,016 ✓ Higher | $70,046 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2%⚠ High | 5.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 31.3 min⚠ High | 31.3 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 5.5% | 6.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 120⚠ High | 113⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 158⚠ High | 151⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 64 | 56 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (87) | B- (96) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 15.6:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.7% | 21.9% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 81.8% ✓ Higher | 77.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Brockton | Lynn |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 38.7°F ✓ Warmer | 36.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 84.2°F ✓ Warmer | 80.3°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.2" | 47.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 34.3" ✓ Less | 39.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 104,713 ✓ Larger | 100,653 |
| Median Age | 36.4 ✓ Older | 36.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.4% ✓ Higher | 48.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.0% ✓ More | 24.0% |
| Over 65 | 13.5% ✓ More | 13.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Brockton's cost of living index is 111.6 vs Lynn's 111.6 (US average = 100).
Both have a similar overall cost of living.
Based on the 21 decided categories above, Brockton leads 12 of 21 categories. Brockton wins 12 and Lynn wins 9. 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 Brockton to Lynn or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($364,700 vs $442,800 median home), income ($74,016 vs $70,046), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Brockton, MA and Lynn, MA are about 27 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.