Lynn, MA vs Winston-Salem, NC
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
Winston-Salem
69.3
#1238 nationally
Lynn leads in walk score (70 vs 22). Winston-Salem leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 31.3 min). Winston-Salem leads in cost of living index (94 vs 134).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lynn, MA | Winston-Salem, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1833) | 69.3 (#1238) |
| Population | 101,241 | 252,975 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $590,160 | $265,029 |
| Median Household Income | $70,046 | $54,416 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 22.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+13.2 |
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
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D+
69.3 Score
Winston-Salem, NC
Growing North Carolina city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$265,029
Population
252,975
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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