Lynn, MA vs Ruston, LA

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

vs

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Lynn leads in walk score (70 vs 25). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 31.3 min). Lynn leads in median household income ($70,046 vs $32,877).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lynn, MA Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1833) 72.3 (#911)
Population 101,241 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $590,160 $229,937
Median Household Income $70,046 $32,877
Average Commute 31.3 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 70 25
Crime Level 15.7 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+20.3 R+25.4
Lynn, MA
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 View Lynn, MA →
Ruston, LA
C-
72.3 Score

Ruston, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$229,937

Population

22,233

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

25

Southeast View Ruston, LA →

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