Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Lynn, MA
VS
Shreveport, LA
🏆 Shreveport leads 13 of 23 categories
Lynn
Massachusetts
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$70,046 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
151⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
100,653
Shreveport
Louisiana
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
87.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$45,967
Violent Crime Index
323⚠ High
Population
186,183 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Lynn, MA
Pros
Households earn $24,079 more per year on average
53% less violent crime than Shreveport
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.5 pts lower (5.7%)
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
Higher rents — median is $1,511/mo
Violent crime (574.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 25% higher than Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
Pros
Homes cost $274k less ($168,900 vs $442,800)
Rent averages $566/mo less ($945 vs $1,511)
25% cheaper overall cost of living than Lynn
Commutes run 12 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 36°F
Living costs sit below the national average (index 87.1)
Cons
Median income trails Lynn by $24,079/yr
Violent crime (1228.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3990.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (9.2% vs 5.7%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Lynn
Median Income
$24,079
$70,046 vs $45,967/yr
Lynn
Violent Crime
53% lower
574.6 vs 1228.5 per 100k
Lynn
Unemployment
3.5 pp lower
5.7% vs 9.2% unemployment
Shreveport
Cost of Living
25% cheaper
COL index 87.1 vs 111.6 (100 = US avg)
Shreveport
Median Home Value
$274k less
$168,900 vs $442,800
Shreveport
Summer Heat
14.0°F warmer
July avg high 94.3°F vs 80.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Lynn, MA | Shreveport, LA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.6⚠ High | 87.1 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $442,800⚠ High | $168,900 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,511⚠ High | $945 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $70,046 ✓ Higher | $45,967 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 9.2%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 31.3 min⚠ High | 19.2 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 6.1% ✓ Higher | 4.7% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 113⚠ High ✓ Safer | 270⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 151⚠ High ✓ Safer | 323⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 56 ✓ Safer | 190⚠ High |
| 🎓 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 | 15.2:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.9% | 26.6% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.2% | 87.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Lynn | Caddo Parish |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 36.1°F | 58.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 80.3°F | 94.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.3" ✓ Drier | 51.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 39.1" | 0.9" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 100,653 | 186,183 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.2 | 37.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.6% | 53.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.0% ✓ More | 23.8% |
| Over 65 | 13.1% | 17.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Lynn's cost of living index is 111.6 vs Shreveport's 87.1 (US average = 100).
Shreveport is 24% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Shreveport leads 13 of 23 categories. Lynn wins 10 and Shreveport wins 13. 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 Shreveport or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($442,800 vs $168,900 median home), income ($70,046 vs $45,967), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Lynn, MA and Shreveport, LA are about 1,424 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.