Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Lynn, MA
VS
Pomona, CA
🏆 Lynn leads 14 of 23 categories
Lynn
Massachusetts
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$70,046
Violent Crime Index
151⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
100,653
Pomona
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$73,515 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
188⚠ High
Population
149,831 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Lynn, MA
Pros
20% less violent crime than Pomona
Homes cost $82k less ($442,800 vs $524,700)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.8 pts lower (5.7%)
Rent averages $120/mo less ($1,511 vs $1,631)
Cooler summers — July highs near 80°F vs 90°F
More college-educated — 21.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Violent crime (574.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.6)
Median income trails Pomona by $3,469/yr
Pomona, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 68°F vs 36°F
Households earn $3,469 more per year on average
Cons
Violent crime (715.9/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $524,700
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Property crime (2753.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Lynn
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 111.6 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Lynn
Violent Crime
20% lower
574.6 vs 715.9 per 100k
Lynn
Median Home Value
$82k less
$442,800 vs $524,700
Lynn
Unemployment
0.8 pp lower
5.7% vs 6.5% unemployment
Pomona
Median Income
$3,469
$73,515 vs $70,046/yr
Pomona
Summer Heat
10.0°F warmer
July avg high 90.3°F vs 80.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Lynn, MA | Pomona, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $442,800⚠ High ✓ Lower | $524,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,511⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,631⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $70,046 | $73,515 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.5%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 31.3 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 32.1 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 6.1% | 7.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 113⚠ High ✓ Safer | 165⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 151⚠ High ✓ Safer | 188⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 56 ✓ Safer | 131⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (96) ✓ Better | C (79) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.1:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.9% ✓ Higher | 18.2% |
| High School or Higher | 77.2% ✓ Higher | 72.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Lynn | Pomona Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 36.1°F | 67.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 80.3°F | 90.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.3" | 14.5" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 39.1" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 100,653 | 149,831 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.2 ✓ Older | 34.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.6% | 53.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.0% | 24.3% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.1% ✓ More | 12.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Lynn's cost of living index is 111.6 vs Pomona's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Lynn is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Lynn leads 14 of 23 categories. Lynn wins 14 and Pomona wins 9. 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 Pomona or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($442,800 vs $524,700 median home), income ($70,046 vs $73,515), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Lynn, MA and Pomona, CA are about 2,571 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.