Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Lynn, MA
VS
North Charleston, SC
🏆 North Charleston leads 14 of 23 categories
Lynn
Massachusetts
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$70,046 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
151⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
100,653
North Charleston
South Carolina
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.2 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$58,534
Violent Crime Index
213⚠ High
Population
115,755 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Lynn, MA
Pros
29% less violent crime than North Charleston
Households earn $11,512 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 80°F vs 91°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $442,800
Violent crime (574.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $1,511/mo
Cost of living runs 13% higher than North Charleston
North Charleston, SC
Pros
Homes cost $200k less ($243,300 vs $442,800)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.4 pts lower (4.3%)
Rent averages $223/mo less ($1,288 vs $1,511)
13% cheaper overall cost of living than Lynn
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 60°F vs 36°F
Cons
Violent crime (810.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Lynn by $11,512/yr
Property crime (3955.9/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Lynn
Median Income
$11,512
$70,046 vs $58,534/yr
Lynn
Violent Crime
29% lower
574.6 vs 810.5 per 100k
North Charleston
Cost of Living
13% cheaper
COL index 98.2 vs 111.6 (100 = US avg)
North Charleston
Median Home Value
$200k less
$243,300 vs $442,800
North Charleston
Unemployment
1.4 pp lower
4.3% vs 5.7% unemployment
North Charleston
Summer Heat
11.0°F warmer
July avg high 91.3°F vs 80.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Lynn, MA | North Charleston, SC |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.6⚠ High | 98.2 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $442,800⚠ High | $243,300 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,511⚠ High | $1,288 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $70,046 ✓ Higher | $58,534 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7%⚠ High | 4.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 31.3 min⚠ High | 24.6 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 6.1% | 6.6% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 113⚠ High ✓ Safer | 203⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 151⚠ High ✓ Safer | 213⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 56 ✓ Safer | 188⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (96) | B (101) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 13.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.9% | 26.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.2% | 87.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Lynn | Charleston 01 |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 36.1°F | 60.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 80.3°F | 91.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.3" ✓ Drier | 53.6" |
| Annual Snowfall | 39.1" | 0.3" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 100,653 | 115,755 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.2 ✓ Older | 33.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.6% | 49.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.0% ✓ More | 23.0% |
| Over 65 | 13.1% ✓ More | 11.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Lynn's cost of living index is 111.6 vs North Charleston's 98.2 (US average = 100).
North Charleston is 13% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, North Charleston leads 14 of 23 categories. Lynn wins 9 and North Charleston wins 14. 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 Lynn to North Charleston or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($442,800 vs $243,300 median home), income ($70,046 vs $58,534), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Lynn, MA and North Charleston, SC are about 826 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.