Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Lynn, MA
VS
Riverview, FL
🏆 Riverview leads 17 of 23 categories
Lynn
Massachusetts
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$70,046
Violent Crime Index
151⚠ High
Population
100,653
Riverview
Florida
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$87,383 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
35 ✓ Safer
Population
102,467 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Lynn, MA
Pros
Rent averages $246/mo less ($1,511 vs $1,757)
Commutes run 3 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 80°F vs 91°F
Smaller class sizes — 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $442,800
Violent crime (574.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Riverview by $17,337/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.6)
Riverview, FL
Pros
77% less violent crime than Lynn
Homes cost $150k less ($292,700 vs $442,800)
Households earn $17,337 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (131.1 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 72°F vs 36°F
More college-educated — 32.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,757/mo
Longer commutes — 34.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Riverview
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 103.4 vs 111.6 (100 = US avg)
Riverview
Median Income
$17,337
$87,383 vs $70,046/yr
Riverview
Violent Crime
77% lower
131.1 vs 574.6 per 100k
Riverview
Median Home Value
$150k less
$292,700 vs $442,800
Riverview
Summer Heat
10.6°F warmer
July avg high 90.9°F vs 80.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Lynn, MA | Riverview, FL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.6⚠ High | 103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $442,800⚠ High | $292,700 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,511⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,757⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $70,046 | $87,383 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7%⚠ High | 5.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 31.3 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 34.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 6.1% | 17.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 113⚠ High | 29 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 151⚠ High | 35 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 56 | 21 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (96) ✓ Better | B- (94) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 19.7:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.9% | 32.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.2% | 91.7% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Lynn | HILLSBOROUGH |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 36.1°F | 71.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 80.3°F | 90.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.3" ✓ Drier | 54.6" |
| Annual Snowfall | 39.1" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 100,653 | 102,467 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.2 | 36.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.6% | 72.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.0% | 25.7% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.1% ✓ More | 10.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Lynn's cost of living index is 111.6 vs Riverview's 103.4 (US average = 100).
Riverview is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Riverview leads 17 of 23 categories. Lynn wins 6 and Riverview wins 17. 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 Riverview or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($442,800 vs $292,700 median home), income ($70,046 vs $87,383), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Lynn, MA and Riverview, FL are about 1,196 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.