Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Lynn, MA
VS
Quincy, MA
🏆 Quincy leads 12 of 22 categories
Lynn
Massachusetts
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$70,046
Violent Crime Index
151⚠ High
Population
100,653
Quincy
Massachusetts
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$90,668 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
88 ✓ Safer
Population
100,981 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Lynn, MA
Pros
Homes cost $120k less ($442,800 vs $563,200)
Rent averages $390/mo less ($1,511 vs $1,901)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.0 pts lower (5.7%)
Cons
Violent crime (574.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Quincy by $20,622/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.6)
Quincy, MA
Pros
42% less violent crime than Lynn
Households earn $20,622 more per year on average
More college-educated — 46.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $563,200
Higher rents — median is $1,901/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.6)
Higher unemployment (6.7% vs 5.7%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Lynn
Median Home Value
$120k less
$442,800 vs $563,200
Lynn
Unemployment
1.0 pp lower
5.7% vs 6.7% unemployment
Both cities
Cost of Living
≈ Equal
Both near 111.6 on the COL index
Quincy
Median Income
$20,622
$90,668 vs $70,046/yr
Quincy
Violent Crime
42% lower
335.1 vs 574.6 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Lynn, MA | Quincy, MA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.6⚠ High | 111.6⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $442,800⚠ High ✓ Lower | $563,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,511⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,901⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $70,046 | $90,668 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 31.3 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 33.9 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 6.1% | 15.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 113⚠ High | 78 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 151⚠ High | 88 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 56 ✓ Safer | 63 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (96) | A (119) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 13.1:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.9% | 46.9% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.2% | 89.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Lynn | Quincy |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 36.1°F | 37.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 80.3°F | 83.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.3" ✓ Drier | 52.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 39.1" ✓ Less | 50.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 100,653 | 100,981 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.2 | 38.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.6% ✓ Higher | 43.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.0% ✓ More | 15.0% |
| Over 65 | 13.1% | 16.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Lynn's cost of living index is 111.6 vs Quincy's 111.6 (US average = 100).
Both have a similar overall cost of living.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Quincy leads 12 of 22 categories. Lynn wins 10 and Quincy wins 12. 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 Quincy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($442,800 vs $563,200 median home), income ($70,046 vs $90,668), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Lynn, MA and Quincy, MA are about 15 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.