Cambridge, MA vs Diamond Bar, CA
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
Diamond Bar
63.1
#1794 nationally
Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 30). Cambridge leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 34.9 min). Cambridge leads in median household income ($115,892 vs $106,881).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | Diamond Bar, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1085) | 63.1 (#1794) |
| Population | 117,090 | 52,041 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,055,780 | $1,027,046 |
| Median Household Income | $115,892 | $106,881 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 34.9 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 30 |
| Crime Level | Low | 2.1 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 172 | 182 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+32.9 |
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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D
63.1 Score
Diamond Bar, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,027,046
Population
52,041
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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