Houston, TX 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.
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Lynn
62.7
#1833 nationally
Lynn leads in walk score (70 vs 48). Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 134). Lynn leads in median household income ($70,046 vs $57,791).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Lynn, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 62.7 (#1833) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 101,241 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $590,160 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $70,046 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 70 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 15.7 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+20.3 |
C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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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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