Lynn, MA vs Pleasanton, CA
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
Pleasanton
64.1
#1720 nationally
Pleasanton leads in crime level (3.2 vs 15.7). Pleasanton leads in median household income ($181,639 vs $70,046). Lynn leads in cost of living index (134 vs 231).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lynn, MA | Pleasanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1833) | 64.1 (#1720) |
| Population | 101,241 | 74,653 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $590,160 | $1,530,327 |
| Median Household Income | $70,046 | $181,639 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 34.3 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 231 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+53.6 |
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
64.1 Score
Pleasanton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,530,327
Population
74,653
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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