Lowell, MA vs Lynn, MA

Lowell is moderately more affordable than Lynn, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Lowell scores 120 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 Lowell is $1,603/month compared to $1,612/month in Lynn — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lowell is more affordable at $395,100 median vs $472,600.

Median household income in Lowell is $76,205 compared to $74,715 in Lynn (+2%). Lowell offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lowell spend roughly 25.2% of their income on rent, less than the 25.9% in Lynn.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.1°F vs 49.9°F). Lynn receives more rainfall at 44.9" per year compared to 40.9" in Lowell.