Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Lynn, MA
VS
Sandy, UT
🏆 Sandy 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 ✓ Larger
Sandy
Utah
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$108,165 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
65 ✓ Safer
Population
95,635
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Lynn, MA
Pros
Homes cost $50k less ($442,800 vs $492,300)
Rent averages $129/mo less ($1,511 vs $1,640)
Cooler summers — July highs near 80°F vs 91°F
Smaller class sizes — 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Sandy by $38,119/yr
Violent crime (574.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.6)
Cost of living runs 11% higher than Sandy
Sandy, UT
Pros
Households earn $38,119 more per year on average
57% less violent crime than Lynn
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.5 pts lower (2.2%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (246.7 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 44.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $492,300
Higher rents — median is $1,640/mo
Snowy winters — about 82" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Lynn
Median Home Value
$50k less
$442,800 vs $492,300
Sandy
Cost of Living
11% cheaper
COL index 100.2 vs 111.6 (100 = US avg)
Sandy
Median Income
$38,119
$108,165 vs $70,046/yr
Sandy
Violent Crime
57% lower
246.7 vs 574.6 per 100k
Sandy
Unemployment
3.5 pp lower
2.2% vs 5.7% unemployment
Sandy
Summer Heat
10.4°F warmer
July avg high 90.7°F vs 80.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Lynn, MA | Sandy, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.6⚠ High | 100.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $442,800⚠ High ✓ Lower | $492,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,511⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,640⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $70,046 | $108,165 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7%⚠ High | 2.2% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 31.3 min⚠ High | 23.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 6.1% | 17.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 113⚠ High | 69 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 151⚠ High | 65 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 56 ✓ Safer | 76 |
| 🎓 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 | 21.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.9% | 44.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.2% | 95.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Lynn | Canyons District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 36.1°F | 38.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 80.3°F | 90.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.3" | 21.0" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 39.1" ✓ Less | 81.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 100,653 ✓ Larger | 95,635 |
| Median Age | 36.2 | 36.9 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.6% | 76.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.0% | 25.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.1% | 14.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Lynn's cost of living index is 111.6 vs Sandy's 100.2 (US average = 100).
Sandy is 11% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Sandy leads 17 of 23 categories. Lynn wins 6 and Sandy 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 Sandy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($442,800 vs $492,300 median home), income ($70,046 vs $108,165), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Lynn, MA and Sandy, UT are about 2,099 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.