Lynn, MA vs South Gate, 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

vs

South Gate

62.6

#1845 nationally

South Gate leads in crime level (14.4 vs 15.7). Lynn leads in cost of living index (134 vs 144). Lynn leads in median household income ($70,046 vs $67,188).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lynn, MA South Gate, CA
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1833) 62.6 (#1845)
Population 101,241 90,070
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $590,160 $702,198
Median Household Income $70,046 $67,188
Average Commute 31.3 min 32.3 min
Walk Score 70 70
Crime Level 15.7 14.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 144
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+20.3 D+32.9
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 →
South Gate, CA
D-
62.6 Score

South Gate, CA

California community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$702,198

Population

90,070

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

70

Pacific View South Gate, CA →

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