Calhoun, GA 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.
Calhoun
70.6
#1084 nationally
Cambridge
70.6
#1085 nationally
Cambridge leads in median household income ($115,892 vs $54,927). Calhoun leads in cost of living index (95 vs 172). Calhoun leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 27.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Calhoun, GA | Cambridge, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1084) | 70.6 (#1085) |
| Population | 18,900 | 117,090 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $278,306 | $1,055,780 |
| Median Household Income | $54,927 | $115,892 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 87 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 172 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+63.4 | D+39.5 |
Data coverage note: Calhoun is missing data for 1 metric that Cambridge has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.6 Score
Calhoun, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$278,306
Population
18,900
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$54,927
Southeast
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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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