Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Lynn, MA
VS
Redding, CA
🏆 Redding leads 14 of 23 categories
Lynn
Massachusetts
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$70,046 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
151⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
100,653 ✓ Larger
Redding
California
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$67,323
Violent Crime Index
170⚠ High
Population
93,327
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Lynn, MA
Pros
11% less violent crime than Redding
Cooler summers — July highs near 80°F vs 100°F
Smaller class sizes — 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Households earn $2,723 more per year on average
Cons
Violent crime (574.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $442,800
Higher rents — median is $1,511/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.6)
Redding, CA
Pros
Homes cost $100k less ($343,000 vs $442,800)
Commutes run 15 min shorter each way
Rent averages $233/mo less ($1,278 vs $1,511)
Milder winters — January highs near 57°F vs 36°F
9% cheaper overall cost of living than Lynn
More college-educated — 26.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Violent crime (647.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Hot summers — July highs average 100°F
Median income trails Lynn by $2,723/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Lynn
Median Income
$2,723
$70,046 vs $67,323/yr
Lynn
Violent Crime
11% lower
574.6 vs 647.8 per 100k
Redding
Cost of Living
9% cheaper
COL index 102.8 vs 111.6 (100 = US avg)
Redding
Median Home Value
$100k less
$343,000 vs $442,800
Redding
Summer Heat
19.6°F warmer
July avg high 99.9°F vs 80.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Lynn, MA | Redding, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.6⚠ High | 102.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $442,800⚠ High | $343,000⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,511⚠ High | $1,278 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $70,046 ✓ Higher | $67,323 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 31.3 min⚠ High | 16.6 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 6.1% | 6.9% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 113⚠ High ✓ Safer | 136⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 151⚠ High ✓ Safer | 170⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 56 ✓ Safer | 83 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (96) ✓ Better | C (77) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 20.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.9% | 26.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.2% | 92.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Lynn | Redding Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 36.1°F | 57.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 80.3°F | 99.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.3" | 41.4" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 39.1" | 0.7" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 100,653 ✓ Larger | 93,327 |
| Median Age | 36.2 | 38.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.6% | 54.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.0% ✓ More | 22.5% |
| Over 65 | 13.1% | 19.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Lynn's cost of living index is 111.6 vs Redding's 102.8 (US average = 100).
Redding is 9% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Redding leads 14 of 23 categories. Lynn wins 9 and Redding wins 14. 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 Redding or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($442,800 vs $343,000 median home), income ($70,046 vs $67,323), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Lynn, MA and Redding, CA are about 2,621 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.