Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Lynn, MA
VS
Yuma, AZ
🏆 Yuma leads 15 of 23 categories
Lynn
Massachusetts
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$70,046 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
151⚠ High
Population
100,653 ✓ Larger
Yuma
Arizona
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
93.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,312
Violent Crime Index
111⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
96,314
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 2.0 pts lower (5.7%)
Households earn $10,734 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 80°F vs 107°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 18% higher than Yuma
Yuma, AZ
Pros
Homes cost $256k less ($186,500 vs $442,800)
Rent averages $483/mo less ($1,028 vs $1,511)
26% less violent crime than Lynn
Commutes run 14 min shorter each way
18% cheaper overall cost of living than Lynn
Milder winters — January highs near 70°F vs 36°F
Cons
Median income trails Lynn by $10,734/yr
Higher unemployment (7.7% vs 5.7%)
Hot summers — July highs average 107°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Lynn
Median Income
$10,734
$70,046 vs $59,312/yr
Lynn
Unemployment
2.0 pp lower
5.7% vs 7.7% unemployment
Yuma
Cost of Living
18% cheaper
COL index 93.4 vs 111.6 (100 = US avg)
Yuma
Violent Crime
26% lower
423.6 vs 574.6 per 100k
Yuma
Median Home Value
$256k less
$186,500 vs $442,800
Yuma
Summer Heat
26.4°F warmer
July avg high 106.7°F vs 80.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Lynn, MA | Yuma, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.6⚠ High | 93.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $442,800⚠ High | $186,500 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,511⚠ High | $1,028 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $70,046 ✓ Higher | $59,312 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 31.3 min⚠ High | 17.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 6.1% | 6.6% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 113⚠ High | 91 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 151⚠ High | 111⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 56 ✓ Safer | 59 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (96) ✓ Better | C- (70) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller | 19.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.9% ✓ Higher | 20.3% |
| High School or Higher | 77.2% | 83.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Lynn | Yuma Elementary District (4499) |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 36.1°F | 69.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 80.3°F | 106.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.3" | 3.7" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 39.1" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 100,653 ✓ Larger | 96,314 |
| Median Age | 36.2 ✓ Older | 32.0 |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.6% | 64.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.0% | 25.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.1% | 16.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Lynn's cost of living index is 111.6 vs Yuma's 93.4 (US average = 100).
Yuma is 18% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Yuma leads 15 of 23 categories. Lynn wins 8 and Yuma wins 15. 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 Yuma or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($442,800 vs $186,500 median home), income ($70,046 vs $59,312), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Lynn, MA and Yuma, AZ are about 2,456 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.