Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Lynn, MA
VS
Orlando, FL
🏆 Orlando leads 13 of 23 categories
Lynn
Massachusetts
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$70,046 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
151⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
100,653
Orlando
Florida
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
101.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$66,292
Violent Crime Index
220⚠ High
Population
307,738 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Lynn, MA
Pros
31% less violent crime than Orlando
Cooler summers — July highs near 80°F vs 92°F
Households earn $3,754 more per year on average
Smaller class sizes — 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (574.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $442,800
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.6)
Cost of living runs 11% higher than Orlando
Orlando, FL
Pros
Homes cost $110k less ($332,700 vs $442,800)
Milder winters — January highs near 72°F vs 36°F
More college-educated — 41.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.5 pts lower (5.2%)
11% cheaper overall cost of living than Lynn
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Cons
Violent crime (835.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (4028.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Median income trails Lynn by $3,754/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Lynn
Median Income
$3,754
$70,046 vs $66,292/yr
Lynn
Violent Crime
31% lower
574.6 vs 835.8 per 100k
Orlando
Cost of Living
11% cheaper
COL index 101.1 vs 111.6 (100 = US avg)
Orlando
Median Home Value
$110k less
$332,700 vs $442,800
Orlando
Unemployment
0.5 pp lower
5.2% vs 5.7% unemployment
Orlando
Summer Heat
11.7°F warmer
July avg high 92.0°F vs 80.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Lynn, MA | Orlando, FL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.6⚠ High | 101.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $442,800⚠ High | $332,700⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,511⚠ High | $1,509⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $70,046 ✓ Higher | $66,292 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7%⚠ High | 5.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 31.3 min⚠ High | 26.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 6.1% | 12.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 113⚠ High ✓ Safer | 209⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 151⚠ High ✓ Safer | 220⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 56 ✓ Safer | 192⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (96) | B+ (104) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.9% | 41.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.2% | 91.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Lynn | ORANGE |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 36.1°F | 71.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 80.3°F | 92.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.3" ✓ Drier | 51.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 39.1" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 100,653 | 307,738 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.2 ✓ Older | 34.7 |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.6% ✓ Higher | 39.2% |
| Under 18 | 24.0% ✓ More | 20.8% |
| Over 65 | 13.1% ✓ More | 10.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Lynn's cost of living index is 111.6 vs Orlando's 101.1 (US average = 100).
Orlando is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Orlando leads 13 of 23 categories. Lynn wins 10 and Orlando wins 13. 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 Orlando or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($442,800 vs $332,700 median home), income ($70,046 vs $66,292), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Lynn, MA and Orlando, FL are about 1,129 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.