Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Greensboro, NC
VS
Lynn, MA
🏆 Greensboro leads 16 of 23 categories
Greensboro
North Carolina
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.7 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$55,051
Violent Crime Index
243⚠ High
Population
297,202 ✓ Larger
Lynn
Massachusetts
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$70,046 ✓ Higher
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.
Greensboro, NC
Pros
Homes cost $246k less ($197,200 vs $442,800)
Rent averages $463/mo less ($1,048 vs $1,511)
19% cheaper overall cost of living than Lynn
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 39.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 50°F vs 36°F
Cons
Violent crime (923.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Lynn by $14,995/yr
Property crime (3383.1/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Lynn, MA
Pros
38% less violent crime than Greensboro
Households earn $14,995 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
Pricier housing — median home is $442,800
Higher rents — median is $1,511/mo
Violent crime (574.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 19% higher than Greensboro
Key Differences at a Glance
Greensboro
Cost of Living
19% cheaper
COL index 92.7 vs 111.6 (100 = US avg)
Greensboro
Median Home Value
$246k less
$197,200 vs $442,800
Greensboro
Summer Heat
8.3°F warmer
July avg high 88.6°F vs 80.3°F
Lynn
Median Income
$14,995
$70,046 vs $55,051/yr
Lynn
Violent Crime
38% lower
574.6 vs 923.7 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Greensboro, NC | Lynn, MA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 92.7 ✓ Cheaper | 111.6⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $197,200 ✓ Lower | $442,800⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,048 ✓ Lower | $1,511⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $55,051 | $70,046 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 21.4 min ✓ Shorter | 31.3 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 9.7% ✓ Higher | 6.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 210⚠ High | 113⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 243⚠ High | 151⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 161⚠ High | 56 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (107) ✓ Better | B- (96) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 15.1:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.9% ✓ Higher | 21.9% |
| High School or Higher | 90.1% ✓ Higher | 77.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Guilford County Schools | Lynn |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 50.0°F ✓ Warmer | 36.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 88.6°F ✓ Warmer | 80.3°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.9" ✓ Drier | 47.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.1" ✓ Less | 39.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 297,202 ✓ Larger | 100,653 |
| Median Age | 34.0 | 36.2 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 49.6% ✓ Higher | 48.6% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | 24.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.6% ✓ More | 13.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Greensboro's cost of living index is 92.7 vs Lynn's 111.6 (US average = 100).
Greensboro is 19% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Greensboro leads 16 of 23 categories. Greensboro 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 Greensboro to Lynn or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($197,200 vs $442,800 median home), income ($55,051 vs $70,046), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Greensboro, NC and Lynn, MA are about 647 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.