Lynn, MA vs Olympia, WA
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
Olympia
64
#1725 nationally
Lynn leads in walk score (70 vs 39). Olympia leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 31.3 min). Olympia leads in cost of living index (127 vs 134).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lynn, MA | Olympia, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1833) | 64 (#1725) |
| Population | 101,241 | 55,733 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $590,160 | $536,583 |
| Median Household Income | $70,046 | $73,851 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 15.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 127 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+20.4 |
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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
64 Score
Olympia, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$536,583
Population
55,733
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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