Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Coral Springs, FL
VS
Lynn, MA
🏆 Coral Springs leads 16 of 23 categories
Coral Springs
Florida
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$87,488 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
36 ✓ Safer
Population
133,801 ✓ Larger
Lynn
Massachusetts
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$70,046
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.
Coral Springs, FL
Pros
76% less violent crime than Lynn
Households earn $17,442 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (136.9 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 76°F vs 36°F
More college-educated — 39.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,818/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Lynn, MA
Pros
Rent averages $307/mo less ($1,511 vs $1,818)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.5 pts lower (5.7%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 80°F vs 91°F
Smaller class sizes — 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (574.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Coral Springs by $17,442/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.6)
Key Differences at a Glance
Coral Springs
Median Income
$17,442
$87,488 vs $70,046/yr
Coral Springs
Violent Crime
76% lower
136.9 vs 574.6 per 100k
Coral Springs
Summer Heat
10.6°F warmer
July avg high 90.9°F vs 80.3°F
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 111.8 on the COL index
Lynn
Median Home Value
$10k less
$442,800 vs $453,100
Lynn
Unemployment
0.5 pp lower
5.7% vs 6.2% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Coral Springs, FL | Lynn, MA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.8⚠ High | 111.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $453,100⚠ High | $442,800⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,818⚠ High | $1,511⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $87,488 ✓ Higher | $70,046 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2%⚠ High | 5.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.1 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 31.3 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 11.9% ✓ Higher | 6.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 42 ✓ Safer | 113⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 36 ✓ Safer | 151⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 52 ✓ Safer | 56 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (97) ✓ Better | B- (96) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.7:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.2% ✓ Higher | 21.9% |
| High School or Higher | 94.2% ✓ Higher | 77.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | BROWARD | Lynn |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 76.1°F ✓ Warmer | 36.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.9°F ✓ Warmer | 80.3°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.5" | 47.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 39.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 133,801 ✓ Larger | 100,653 |
| Median Age | 36.8 ✓ Older | 36.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.0% ✓ Higher | 48.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% ✓ More | 24.0% |
| Over 65 | 12.1% | 13.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Coral Springs's cost of living index is 111.8 vs Lynn's 111.6 (US average = 100).
Lynn is 0% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Coral Springs leads 16 of 23 categories. Coral Springs wins 16 and Lynn wins 7. 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 Coral Springs to Lynn or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($453,100 vs $442,800 median home), income ($87,488 vs $70,046), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Coral Springs, FL and Lynn, MA are about 1,237 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.