Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Killeen, TX
VS
Lynn, MA
🏆 Killeen leads 14 of 22 categories
Killeen
Texas
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.8 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$57,086
Violent Crime Index
139⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
153,708 ✓ Larger
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
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Killeen, TX
Pros
Homes cost $267k less ($175,400 vs $442,800)
Rent averages $427/mo less ($1,084 vs $1,511)
8% less violent crime than Lynn
20% cheaper overall cost of living than Lynn
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 60°F vs 36°F
Cons
Violent crime (527.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Lynn by $12,960/yr
Higher unemployment (10.9% vs 5.7%)
Lynn, MA
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 5.2 pts lower (5.7%)
Households earn $12,960 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 80°F vs 96°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 20% higher than Killeen
Key Differences at a Glance
Killeen
Cost of Living
20% cheaper
COL index 91.8 vs 111.6 (100 = US avg)
Killeen
Violent Crime
8% lower
527.6 vs 574.6 per 100k
Killeen
Median Home Value
$267k less
$175,400 vs $442,800
Killeen
Summer Heat
15.4°F warmer
July avg high 95.7°F vs 80.3°F
Lynn
Median Income
$12,960
$70,046 vs $57,086/yr
Lynn
Unemployment
5.2 pp lower
5.7% vs 10.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Killeen, TX | Lynn, MA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 91.8 ✓ Cheaper | 111.6⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $175,400 ✓ Lower | $442,800⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,084 ✓ Lower | $1,511⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $57,086 | $70,046 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.9%⚠ High | 5.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.8 min ✓ Shorter | 31.3 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 110⚠ High ✓ Safer | 113⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 139⚠ High ✓ Safer | 151⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 66 | 56 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (83) | B- (96) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 15.8:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.1% ✓ Higher | 21.9% |
| High School or Higher | 91.9% ✓ Higher | 77.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | KILLEEN ISD | Lynn |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 59.5°F ✓ Warmer | 36.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 95.7°F ✓ Warmer | 80.3°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.0" ✓ Drier | 47.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 39.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 153,708 ✓ Larger | 100,653 |
| Median Age | 29.7 | 36.2 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.3% | 48.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 29.2% ✓ More | 24.0% |
| Over 65 | 7.5% | 13.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Killeen's cost of living index is 91.8 vs Lynn's 111.6 (US average = 100).
Killeen is 20% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Killeen leads 14 of 22 categories. Killeen wins 14 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 Killeen to Lynn or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($175,400 vs $442,800 median home), income ($57,086 vs $70,046), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Killeen, TX and Lynn, MA are about 1,668 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.