Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Lynn, MA
VS
Tracy, CA
🏆 Tracy leads 14 of 23 categories
Lynn
Massachusetts
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$70,046
Violent Crime Index
151⚠ High
Population
100,653 ✓ Larger
Tracy
California
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$111,717 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
79 ✓ Safer
Population
94,027
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Lynn, MA
Pros
Rent averages $651/mo less ($1,511 vs $2,162)
Homes cost $175k less ($442,800 vs $617,300)
Commutes run 12 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 80°F vs 93°F
Smaller class sizes — 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Tracy by $41,671/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 4% higher than Tracy
Tracy, CA
Pros
Households earn $41,671 more per year on average
48% less violent crime than Lynn
Milder winters — January highs near 57°F vs 36°F
4% cheaper overall cost of living than Lynn
Cons
Higher rents — median is $2,162/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $617,300
Longer commutes — 43.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Lynn
Median Home Value
$175k less
$442,800 vs $617,300
Tracy
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 107.4 vs 111.6 (100 = US avg)
Tracy
Median Income
$41,671
$111,717 vs $70,046/yr
Tracy
Violent Crime
48% lower
301.4 vs 574.6 per 100k
Tracy
Summer Heat
12.9°F warmer
July avg high 93.2°F vs 80.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Lynn, MA | Tracy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.6⚠ High | 107.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $442,800⚠ High ✓ Lower | $617,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,511⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,162⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $70,046 | $111,717 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7%⚠ High | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 31.3 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 43.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 6.1% | 11.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 113⚠ High | 78 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 151⚠ High | 79 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 56 ✓ Safer | 76 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (96) ✓ Better | C- (71) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.9% | 24.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.2% | 83.9% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Lynn | Jefferson Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 36.1°F | 57.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 80.3°F | 93.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.3" | 12.7" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 39.1" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 100,653 ✓ Larger | 94,027 |
| Median Age | 36.2 ✓ Older | 34.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.6% | 64.0% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.0% | 26.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.1% ✓ More | 9.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Lynn's cost of living index is 111.6 vs Tracy's 107.4 (US average = 100).
Tracy is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Tracy leads 14 of 23 categories. Lynn wins 9 and Tracy 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 Tracy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($442,800 vs $617,300 median home), income ($70,046 vs $111,717), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Lynn, MA and Tracy, CA are about 2,649 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.