Benbrook, TX 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.
Benbrook
76.5
#340 nationally
Cambridge
70.6
#1085 nationally
Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 24). Benbrook leads in cost of living index (104 vs 172). Cambridge leads in median household income ($115,892 vs $80,971).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benbrook, TX | Cambridge, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.5 (#340) | 70.6 (#1085) |
| Population | 24,336 | 117,090 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,457 | $1,055,780 |
| Median Household Income | $80,971 | $115,892 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 87 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 172 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+39.5 |
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76.5 Score
Benbrook, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$319,457
Population
24,336
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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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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