Lynn, MA vs Riverside, 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
Riverside
60.4
#1938 nationally
Lynn leads in walk score (70 vs 43). Riverside leads in median household income ($83,448 vs $70,046). Lynn leads in cost of living index (134 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lynn, MA | Riverside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1833) | 60.4 (#1938) |
| Population | 101,241 | 318,858 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $590,160 | $650,289 |
| Median Household Income | $70,046 | $83,448 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 16.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | R+1.3 |
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-
60.4 Score
Riverside, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$650,289
Population
318,858
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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