Bellflower, CA vs Cambridge, MA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bellflower
60.8
#1920 nationally
Cambridge
70.6
#1085 nationally
Cambridge leads in median household income ($115,892 vs $75,379). Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 66). Bellflower leads in cost of living index (151 vs 172).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bellflower, CA | Cambridge, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1920) | 70.6 (#1085) |
| Population | 75,122 | 117,090 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $805,101 | $1,055,780 |
| Median Household Income | $75,379 | $115,892 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 87 |
| Crime Level | 16.8 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 172 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+39.5 |
D-
60.8 Score
Bellflower, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,101
Population
75,122
Crime
High
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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C-
70.6 Score
Cambridge, MA
Academic powerhouse across the Charles
Median Home
$1,055,780
Population
117,090
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Northeast
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