Chattanooga, TN 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.
Chattanooga
69
#1258 nationally
Lynn
62.7
#1833 nationally
Lynn leads in walk score (70 vs 32). Chattanooga leads in cost of living index (88 vs 134). Chattanooga leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chattanooga, TN | Lynn, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1258) | 62.7 (#1833) |
| Population | 184,119 | 101,241 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $322,295 | $590,160 |
| Median Household Income | $52,891 | $70,046 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 70 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 15.7 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.1 | D+20.3 |
D+
69 Score
Chattanooga, TN
Scenic City with gigabit fiber
Median Home
$322,295
Population
184,119
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southeast
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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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