Cambridge, MA vs Deer Park, TX
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.
Cambridge
70.6
#1085 nationally
Deer Park
80.3
#82 nationally
Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 33). Deer Park leads in cost of living index (102 vs 172). Cambridge leads in median household income ($115,892 vs $89,219).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | Deer Park, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1085) | 80.3 (#82) |
| Population | 117,090 | 33,176 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,055,780 | $281,493 |
| Median Household Income | $115,892 | $89,219 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 33 |
| Crime Level | Low | 3.7 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 172 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+5.5 |
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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B-
80.3 Score
Deer Park, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,493
Population
33,176
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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