Central, LA 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.

Lynn

62.7

#1833 nationally

Lynn leads in walk score (70 vs 7). Central leads in crime level (7.1 vs 15.7). Central leads in cost of living index (107 vs 134).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Central, LA Lynn, MA
Population 29,781 101,241
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $0 $590,160
Median Household Income $82,714 $70,046
Average Commute 30.8 min 31.3 min
Walk Score 7 70
Crime Level 7.1 15.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 107 134
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+11.1 D+20.3
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Score

Central, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Population

29,781

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

7

Median Income

$82,714

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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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