Lynn, MA vs Pawtucket, RI
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
Pawtucket
71.2
#1011 nationally
Pawtucket leads in crime level (8.4 vs 15.7). Pawtucket leads in cost of living index (108 vs 134). Pawtucket leads in average commute (26.1 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lynn, MA | Pawtucket, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1833) | 71.2 (#1011) |
| Population | 101,241 | 75,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $590,160 | $403,719 |
| Median Household Income | $70,046 | $62,799 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 71 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+14.4 |
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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C-
71.2 Score
Pawtucket, RI
Rhode Island community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$403,719
Population
75,321
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Northeast
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