Lafayette, 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.

Lafayette

73.6

#705 nationally

vs

Lynn

62.7

#1833 nationally

Lynn leads in crime level (15.7 vs 29.2). Lynn leads in walk score (70 vs 42). Lafayette leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 31.3 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lafayette, LA Lynn, MA
WhereAtHome Score 73.6 (#705) 62.7 (#1833)
Population 121,467 101,241
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $227,080 $590,160
Median Household Income $58,850 $70,046
Average Commute 20.4 min 31.3 min
Walk Score 42 70
Crime Level 29.2 15.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 99 134
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+31.4 D+20.3
Lafayette, LA
C
73.6 Score

Lafayette, LA

Mid-size Louisiana city with community character

Median Home

$227,080

Population

121,467

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

42

Southeast View Lafayette, LA →
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

Northeast View Lynn, MA →

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