Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Lynn, MA
VS
San Antonio, TX
🏆 San Antonio 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 ✓ Safer
Population
100,653
San Antonio
Texas
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
93.7 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,593
Violent Crime Index
156⚠ High
Population
1,445,662 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Lynn, MA
Pros
Households earn $10,453 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 80°F vs 94°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
Higher rents — median is $1,511/mo
Cost of living runs 18% higher than San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Pros
Homes cost $245k less ($198,000 vs $442,800)
Rent averages $322/mo less ($1,189 vs $1,511)
18% cheaper overall cost of living than Lynn
Milder winters — January highs near 63°F vs 36°F
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 93.7)
Cons
Violent crime (594.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Lynn by $10,453/yr
Property crime (4623.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Lynn
Median Income
$10,453
$70,046 vs $59,593/yr
Lynn
Violent Crime
3% lower
574.6 vs 594.1 per 100k
San Antonio
Cost of Living
18% cheaper
COL index 93.7 vs 111.6 (100 = US avg)
San Antonio
Median Home Value
$245k less
$198,000 vs $442,800
San Antonio
Summer Heat
13.7°F warmer
July avg high 94.0°F vs 80.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Lynn, MA | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.6⚠ High | 93.7 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $442,800⚠ High | $198,000 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,511⚠ High | $1,189 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $70,046 ✓ Higher | $59,593 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 31.3 min⚠ High | 24.5 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 6.1% | 9.8% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 113⚠ High ✓ Safer | 182⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 151⚠ High ✓ Safer | 156⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 56 ✓ Safer | 220⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (96) | B (97) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 14.2:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.9% | 27.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.2% | 83.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Lynn | NORTHSIDE ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 36.1°F | 63.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 80.3°F | 94.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.3" | 34.0" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 39.1" | 0.1" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 100,653 | 1,445,662 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.2 ✓ Older | 34.1 |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.6% | 51.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.0% | 24.1% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.1% ✓ More | 12.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Lynn's cost of living index is 111.6 vs San Antonio's 93.7 (US average = 100).
San Antonio is 18% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, San Antonio leads 15 of 23 categories. Lynn wins 8 and San Antonio 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 San Antonio or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($442,800 vs $198,000 median home), income ($70,046 vs $59,593), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Lynn, MA and San Antonio, TX are about 1,772 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.