Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Fayetteville, AR
VS
Lynn, MA
🏆 Fayetteville leads 15 of 23 categories
Fayetteville
Arkansas
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$56,881
Violent Crime Index
112⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
95,022
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 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Fayetteville, AR
Pros
Rent averages $567/mo less ($944 vs $1,511)
Homes cost $152k less ($291,300 vs $442,800)
26% less violent crime than Lynn
21% cheaper overall cost of living than Lynn
More college-educated — 50.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 13 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails Lynn by $13,165/yr
Lynn, MA
Pros
Households earn $13,165 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 80°F vs 89°F
Smaller class sizes — 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,511/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $442,800
Violent crime (574.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 21% higher than Fayetteville
Key Differences at a Glance
Fayetteville
Cost of Living
21% cheaper
COL index 91.0 vs 111.6 (100 = US avg)
Fayetteville
Violent Crime
26% lower
423.7 vs 574.6 per 100k
Fayetteville
Median Home Value
$152k less
$291,300 vs $442,800
Fayetteville
Summer Heat
8.4°F warmer
July avg high 88.7°F vs 80.3°F
Lynn
Median Income
$13,165
$70,046 vs $56,881/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Fayetteville, AR | Lynn, MA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 91.0 ✓ Cheaper | 111.6⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $291,300 ✓ Lower | $442,800⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $944 ✓ Lower | $1,511⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $56,881 | $70,046 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.2 min ✓ Shorter | 31.3 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 12.8% ✓ Higher | 6.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 112⚠ High ✓ Safer | 113⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 112⚠ High ✓ Safer | 151⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 113⚠ High | 56 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (117) ✓ Better | B- (96) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.4:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 50.7% ✓ Higher | 21.9% |
| High School or Higher | 95.2% ✓ Higher | 77.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT | Lynn |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 46.5°F ✓ Warmer | 36.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 88.7°F ✓ Warmer | 80.3°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.3" ✓ Drier | 47.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.5" ✓ Less | 39.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 95,022 | 100,653 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 28.5 | 36.2 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 40.2% | 48.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 17.5% | 24.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 9.4% | 13.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Fayetteville's cost of living index is 91.0 vs Lynn's 111.6 (US average = 100).
Fayetteville is 21% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Fayetteville leads 15 of 23 categories. Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville to Lynn or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($291,300 vs $442,800 median home), income ($56,881 vs $70,046), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Fayetteville, AR and Lynn, MA are about 1,313 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.