Brockton, MA vs Lynn, MA

Brockton is moderately more affordable than Lynn, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Brockton scores 119 compared to 126 for Lynn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lynn can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brockton is $1,545/month compared to $1,612/month in Lynn — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brockton is more affordable at $405,500 median vs $472,600.

Median household income in Brockton is $77,089 compared to $74,715 in Lynn (+3.2%). Brockton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Brockton spend roughly 24.1% of their income on rent, less than the 25.9% in Lynn.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.7°F vs 49.9°F). Brockton receives more rainfall at 53.3" per year compared to 44.9" in Lynn.