Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Everett, WA
VS
Lynn, MA
🏆 Everett leads 13 of 23 categories
Everett
Washington
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$77,806 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
70 ✓ Safer
Population
110,847 ✓ Larger
Lynn
Massachusetts
10
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.
Everett, WA
Pros
54% less violent crime than Lynn
Violent crime is well below the national average (265.1 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Households earn $7,760 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 48°F vs 36°F
More college-educated — 26.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Property crime (3219.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher rents — median is $1,611/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $471,200
Lynn, MA
Pros
Rent averages $100/mo less ($1,511 vs $1,611)
Homes cost $28k less ($442,800 vs $471,200)
Smaller class sizes — 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio
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)
Median income trails Everett by $7,760/yr
Longer commutes — 31.3 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Everett
Median Income
$7,760
$77,806 vs $70,046/yr
Everett
Violent Crime
54% lower
265.1 vs 574.6 per 100k
Lynn
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 111.6 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Lynn
Median Home Value
$28k less
$442,800 vs $471,200
Lynn
Summer Heat
5.5°F warmer
July avg high 80.3°F vs 74.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Everett, WA | Lynn, MA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 111.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $471,200⚠ High | $442,800⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,611⚠ High | $1,511⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,806 ✓ Higher | $70,046 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 5.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.9 min ✓ Shorter | 31.3 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 10.9% ✓ Higher | 6.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High ✓ Safer | 113⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 151⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 56 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (91) | B- (96) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.9% ✓ Higher | 21.9% |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% ✓ Higher | 77.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Everett School District | Lynn |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.9°F ✓ Warmer | 36.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 74.8°F | 80.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2" ✓ Drier | 47.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.0" ✓ Less | 39.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 110,847 ✓ Larger | 100,653 |
| Median Age | 36.4 ✓ Older | 36.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% | 48.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | 24.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.3% ✓ More | 13.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everett's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Lynn's 111.6 (US average = 100).
Lynn is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Everett leads 13 of 23 categories. Everett wins 13 and Lynn wins 10. 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 Everett to Lynn or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($471,200 vs $442,800 median home), income ($77,806 vs $70,046), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Everett, WA and Lynn, MA are about 2,475 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.