Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Lynn, MA
VS
Vancouver, WA
🏆 Vancouver 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 ✓ Safer
Population
100,653
Vancouver
Washington
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$73,626 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
153⚠ High
Population
190,700 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Lynn, MA
Pros
Smaller class sizes — 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
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)
Pricier housing — median home is $442,800
Longer commutes — 31.3 min average each way
Vancouver, WA
Pros
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 31.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Homes cost $39k less ($403,400 vs $442,800)
Milder winters — January highs near 47°F vs 36°F
5% cheaper overall cost of living than Lynn
Households earn $3,580 more per year on average
Cons
Violent crime (582.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3407.3/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Vancouver
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 106.6 vs 111.6 (100 = US avg)
Vancouver
Median Income
$3,580
$73,626 vs $70,046/yr
Vancouver
Median Home Value
$39k less
$403,400 vs $442,800
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Lynn, MA | Vancouver, WA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.6⚠ High | 106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $442,800⚠ High | $403,400⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,511⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,525⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $70,046 | $73,626 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7%⚠ High | 5.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 31.3 min⚠ High | 23.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 6.1% | 13.8% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 113⚠ High ✓ Safer | 157⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 151⚠ High ✓ Safer | 153⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 56 ✓ Safer | 162⚠ 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 | 17.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.9% | 31.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.2% | 91.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Lynn | Evergreen School District (Clark) |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 36.1°F | 47.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 80.3°F | 80.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.3" | 44.4" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 39.1" | 4.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 100,653 | 190,700 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.2 | 37.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.6% | 50.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.0% ✓ More | 21.5% |
| Over 65 | 13.1% | 16.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Lynn's cost of living index is 111.6 vs Vancouver's 106.6 (US average = 100).
Vancouver is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Vancouver leads 17 of 23 categories. Lynn wins 6 and Vancouver 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 Vancouver or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($442,800 vs $403,400 median home), income ($70,046 vs $73,626), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Lynn, MA and Vancouver, WA are about 2,529 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.