Baltimore, MD 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.

Baltimore

75.5

#444 nationally

vs

Lynn

62.7

#1833 nationally

Lynn leads in crime level (15.7 vs 44.0). Baltimore leads in cost of living index (108 vs 134). Lynn leads in median household income ($70,046 vs $58,349).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baltimore, MD Lynn, MA
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#444) 62.7 (#1833)
Population 565,239 101,241
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,754 $590,160
Median Household Income $58,349 $70,046
Average Commute 30.1 min 31.3 min
Walk Score 64 70
Crime Level 44.0 15.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 134
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+20.3
Baltimore, MD
C
75.5 Score

Baltimore, MD

Major Maryland city with a diverse economy

Median Home

$189,754

Population

565,239

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

64

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Lynn, MA
D-
62.7 Score

Lynn, MA

Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character

Median Home

$590,160

Population

101,241

Crime

High

Walk Score

70

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