Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Lynn, MA
VS
Provo, UT
🏆 Provo leads 15 of 23 categories
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
Provo
Utah
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
95.8 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$57,943
Violent Crime Index
54 ✓ Safer
Population
114,400 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Lynn, MA
Pros
Households earn $12,103 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 80°F vs 95°F
Smaller class sizes — 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,511/mo
Violent crime (574.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 16% higher than Provo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.6)
Provo, UT
Pros
64% less violent crime than Lynn
Rent averages $422/mo less ($1,089 vs $1,511)
Commutes run 13 min shorter each way
Violent crime is well below the national average (206.6 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 44.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
16% cheaper overall cost of living than Lynn
Cons
Median income trails Lynn by $12,103/yr
Snowy winters — about 45" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Lynn
Median Income
$12,103
$70,046 vs $57,943/yr
Provo
Cost of Living
16% cheaper
COL index 95.8 vs 111.6 (100 = US avg)
Provo
Violent Crime
64% lower
206.6 vs 574.6 per 100k
Provo
Median Home Value
$51k less
$391,500 vs $442,800
Provo
Unemployment
1.3 pp lower
4.4% vs 5.7% unemployment
Provo
Summer Heat
14.9°F warmer
July avg high 95.2°F vs 80.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Lynn, MA | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.6⚠ High | 95.8 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $442,800⚠ High | $391,500⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,511⚠ High | $1,089 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $70,046 ✓ Higher | $57,943 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7%⚠ High | 4.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 31.3 min⚠ High | 18.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 6.1% | 12.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 113⚠ High | 57 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 151⚠ High | 54 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 56 ✓ Safer | 61 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (96) | B (102) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 20.9:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.9% | 44.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.2% | 92.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Lynn | Provo District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 36.1°F | 41.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 80.3°F | 95.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.3" | 17.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 39.1" ✓ Less | 44.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 100,653 | 114,400 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.2 ✓ Older | 23.6 |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.6% ✓ Higher | 39.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.0% ✓ More | 18.9% |
| Over 65 | 13.1% ✓ More | 6.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Lynn's cost of living index is 111.6 vs Provo's 95.8 (US average = 100).
Provo is 16% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Provo leads 15 of 23 categories. Lynn wins 8 and Provo wins 15. 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 Provo or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($442,800 vs $391,500 median home), income ($70,046 vs $57,943), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Lynn, MA and Provo, UT are about 2,095 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.