Amherst Town, MA vs Lynn, MA

Amherst Town, MA and Lynn, MA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.3% difference in their overall index. Amherst Town scores 121 while Lynn scores 126 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Amherst Town is $1,570/month compared to $1,612/month in Lynn — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Amherst Town is more affordable at $454,000 median vs $472,600.

Median household income in Amherst Town is $65,938 compared to $74,715 in Lynn (-11.7%). While Lynn is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Amherst Town spend roughly 28.6% of their income on rent, more than the 25.9% in Lynn.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.4°F vs 49.9°F). Amherst Town receives more rainfall at 45.2" per year compared to 44.9" in Lynn.