| Lynn, MA | Elgin, IL | United States |
Overall | 131.5 | 95.4 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 107.4 | 96.3 | 100 |
Health | 88.6 | 92.7 | 100 |
Housing | 161.2 | 80.4 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $478,900 | $264,200 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 10,990.0% | 9,880.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 110.8 | 90.9 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 144.5 | 138.6 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Lynn is a classic post-industrial American City that just happens to sit on the Atlantic Ocean with beautiful beaches and affordable housing. It is a short commuter More
Hey there. I recently moved to Lynn and I am already liking it. For who lived in ten different States in US, I can tell that here you will find a very unique little More
Area does have much nice weather. It mists or drizzles here very often in the summer, I've seen it stick around for as long as 2 weeks. Cold in the winter and crowded More
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