Lynn, MA vs Rolling Meadows, IL

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

vs

Rolling Meadows

77.3

#260 nationally

Rolling Meadows leads in crime level (2.7 vs 15.7). Lynn leads in walk score (70 vs 42). Rolling Meadows leads in median household income ($91,287 vs $70,046).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lynn, MA Rolling Meadows, IL
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1833) 77.3 (#260)
Population 101,241 23,329
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $590,160 $342,521
Median Household Income $70,046 $91,287
Average Commute 31.3 min 26.6 min
Walk Score 70 42
Crime Level 15.7 2.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 111
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+20.3 D+42.0
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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Rolling Meadows, IL
C+
77.3 Score

Rolling Meadows, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$342,521

Population

23,329

Crime

Low

Walk Score

42

Midwest View Rolling Meadows, IL →

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