Head-to-Head · City Comparison
El Monte, CA
VS
Lynn, MA
🏆 Lynn leads 13 of 23 categories
El Monte
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$59,929
Violent Crime Index
111⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
108,682 ✓ Larger
Lynn
Massachusetts
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
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.
El Monte, CA
Pros
26% less violent crime than Lynn
Milder winters — January highs near 69°F vs 36°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $597,200
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Median income trails Lynn by $10,117/yr
Higher unemployment (7.0% vs 5.7%)
Lynn, MA
Pros
Homes cost $154k less ($442,800 vs $597,200)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.3 pts lower (5.7%)
Households earn $10,117 more per year on average
More college-educated — 21.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
Rent averages $94/mo less ($1,511 vs $1,605)
Cooler summers — July highs near 80°F vs 86°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)
Key Differences at a Glance
El Monte
Violent Crime
26% lower
423.2 vs 574.6 per 100k
El Monte
Summer Heat
5.2°F warmer
July avg high 85.5°F vs 80.3°F
Lynn
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 111.6 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Lynn
Median Income
$10,117
$70,046 vs $59,929/yr
Lynn
Median Home Value
$154k less
$442,800 vs $597,200
Lynn
Unemployment
1.3 pp lower
5.7% vs 7.0% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | El Monte, CA | Lynn, MA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 111.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $597,200⚠ High | $442,800⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,605⚠ High | $1,511⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $59,929 | $70,046 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.0%⚠ High | 5.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.3 min⚠ High ✓ 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 | 106⚠ High ✓ Safer | 113⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 111⚠ High ✓ Safer | 151⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 98 | 56 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (66) | B- (96) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.2:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.7% | 21.9% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 63.9% | 77.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Mountain View Elementary | Lynn |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 68.6°F ✓ Warmer | 36.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 85.5°F ✓ Warmer | 80.3°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.7" ✓ Drier | 47.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 39.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 108,682 ✓ Larger | 100,653 |
| Median Age | 37.4 ✓ Older | 36.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 39.6% | 48.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.4% | 24.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.6% ✓ More | 13.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
El Monte's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Lynn's 111.6 (US average = 100).
Lynn is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Lynn leads 13 of 23 categories. El Monte wins 10 and Lynn wins 13. 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 El Monte to Lynn or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($597,200 vs $442,800 median home), income ($59,929 vs $70,046), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
El Monte, CA and Lynn, MA are about 2,584 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.