Lynn, MA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Lynn, Massachusetts?
$7,650 / month
for a family, 41.7% more expensive than the national average A total of $91,800 for the year for a family.
$6,033 / month
for a single person, 26.6% more expensive than the national average A total of $72,400 for the year for a single person.

Lynn cost of living score
131.5
More expensive
31.5% higher
than the US average
3.1% higher
than the Massachusetts average
Lynn, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 131.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.5% higher than the U.S. average and 3.1% lower than the average for Massachusetts.

Lynn, MA

Housing costs in Lynn?
A typical home costs $478,900, which is 41.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.1% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lynn costs $2,200 per month, which is 53.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 2.7% more than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Lynn?
To live comfortably in Lynn, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $91,800 for a family, and $72,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lynn?
Lynn provides residents a rare chance at great value for budget-friendly living situated somewhere inside Massachusetts’ Essex County featuring median home values averaging slightly above $260K and rent typically lands close by upwards of 1.2 thousand dollars depending upon desired amenities - still notably lower compared to other coastal places like Salem or Marblehead located farther down eastward. Grocery stores similarly remain mostly on par with United States levels due largely to local taxes & regulations while sales tax sums out constant at 6.25%.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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Over 10 years ago

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

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Over 14 years ago

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

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Over 15 years ago

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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