Lynn, MA vs Randolph Town, MA

Lynn is moderately more affordable than Randolph Town, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Lynn scores 126 compared to 139 for Randolph Town, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Randolph Town can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lynn is $1,612/month compared to $2,049/month in Randolph Town — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lynn has cheaper rent, Randolph Town actually has lower median home values ($463,500 vs $472,600).

Median household income in Lynn is $74,715 compared to $103,129 in Randolph Town (-27.6%). While Randolph Town is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lynn spend roughly 25.9% of their income on rent, more than the 23.8% in Randolph Town.

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