Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Lynn, MA
VS
Warren, MI
🏆 Warren leads 14 of 23 categories
Lynn
Massachusetts
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$70,046 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
151⚠ High
Population
100,653
Warren
Michigan
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$61,633
Violent Crime Index
143⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
138,588 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Lynn, MA
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.7 pts lower (5.7%)
Households earn $8,413 more per year on average
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 14% higher than Warren
Warren, MI
Pros
Homes cost $274k less ($169,300 vs $442,800)
Rent averages $372/mo less ($1,139 vs $1,511)
6% less violent crime than Lynn
14% cheaper overall cost of living than Lynn
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Cons
Violent crime (541.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Lynn by $8,413/yr
Higher unemployment (7.4% vs 5.7%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Lynn
Median Income
$8,413
$70,046 vs $61,633/yr
Lynn
Unemployment
1.7 pp lower
5.7% vs 7.4% unemployment
Warren
Cost of Living
14% cheaper
COL index 98.0 vs 111.6 (100 = US avg)
Warren
Violent Crime
6% lower
541.8 vs 574.6 per 100k
Warren
Median Home Value
$274k less
$169,300 vs $442,800
Warren
Summer Heat
3.2°F warmer
July avg high 83.5°F vs 80.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Lynn, MA | Warren, MI |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.6⚠ High | 98.0 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $442,800⚠ High | $169,300 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,511⚠ High | $1,139 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $70,046 ✓ Higher | $61,633 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.4%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 31.3 min⚠ High | 25.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 6.1% | 8.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 113⚠ High ✓ Safer | 115⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 151⚠ High | 143⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 56 ✓ Safer | 74 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (96) ✓ Better | C+ (89) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 16.7:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.9% ✓ Higher | 19.9% |
| High School or Higher | 77.2% | 86.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Lynn | Warren Consolidated Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 36.1°F ✓ Warmer | 32.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 80.3°F | 83.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.3" | 29.9" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 39.1" | 27.9" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 100,653 | 138,588 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.2 | 38.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.6% | 71.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.0% ✓ More | 21.1% |
| Over 65 | 13.1% | 16.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Lynn's cost of living index is 111.6 vs Warren's 98.0 (US average = 100).
Warren is 14% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Warren leads 14 of 23 categories. Lynn wins 9 and Warren 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 Warren or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($442,800 vs $169,300 median home), income ($70,046 vs $61,633), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Lynn, MA and Warren, MI are about 614 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.