Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Lynn, MA
VS
Omaha, NE
🏆 Omaha leads 17 of 23 categories
Lynn
Massachusetts
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$70,046
Violent Crime Index
151⚠ High
Population
100,653
Omaha
Nebraska
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.5 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$70,202 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
97 ✓ Safer
Population
489,201 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Lynn, MA
Pros
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 Omaha
Omaha, NE
Pros
Homes cost $233k less ($210,300 vs $442,800)
36% less violent crime than Lynn
Rent averages $412/mo less ($1,099 vs $1,511)
19% cheaper overall cost of living than Lynn
Commutes run 12 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.5 pts lower (4.2%)
Cons
Property crime (3161.8/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Omaha
Cost of Living
19% cheaper
COL index 92.5 vs 111.6 (100 = US avg)
Omaha
Violent Crime
36% lower
369.0 vs 574.6 per 100k
Omaha
Median Home Value
$233k less
$210,300 vs $442,800
Omaha
Unemployment
1.5 pp lower
4.2% vs 5.7% unemployment
Omaha
Summer Heat
4.9°F warmer
July avg high 85.2°F vs 80.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Lynn, MA | Omaha, NE |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.6⚠ High | 92.5 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $442,800⚠ High | $210,300 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,511⚠ High | $1,099 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $70,046 | $70,202 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7%⚠ High | 4.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 31.3 min⚠ High | 19.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 6.1% | 11.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 113⚠ High ✓ Safer | 118⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 151⚠ High | 97 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 56 ✓ Safer | 151⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (96) ✓ Better | B- (95) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 16.7:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.9% | 39.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.2% | 90.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Lynn | OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 36.1°F ✓ Warmer | 32.3°F |
| Avg High — July | 80.3°F | 85.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.3" | 33.1" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 39.1" | 27.1" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 100,653 | 489,201 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.2 ✓ Older | 35.1 |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.6% | 57.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.0% | 24.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.1% | 13.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Lynn's cost of living index is 111.6 vs Omaha's 92.5 (US average = 100).
Omaha is 19% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Omaha leads 17 of 23 categories. Lynn wins 6 and Omaha wins 17. 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 Omaha or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($442,800 vs $210,300 median home), income ($70,046 vs $70,202), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Lynn, MA and Omaha, NE are about 1,289 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.