Anchorage, AK vs Lynn, MA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Anchorage
64.2
#1706 nationally
Lynn
62.7
#1833 nationally
Lynn leads in walk score (70 vs 31). Lynn leads in crime level (15.7 vs 27.8). Anchorage leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anchorage, AK | Lynn, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1706) | 62.7 (#1833) |
| Population | 286,075 | 101,241 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $425,357 | $590,160 |
| Median Household Income | $95,731 | $70,046 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 27.8 | 15.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 132 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.7 | D+20.3 |
Data coverage note: Anchorage is missing data for 1 metric that Lynn has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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64.2 Score
Anchorage, AK
Growing Alaska city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$425,357
Population
286,075
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Pacific
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62.7 Score
Lynn, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$590,160
Population
101,241
Crime
High
Walk Score
70
Northeast
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