Cambridge, MA vs Frankfort, IL
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
Frankfort
75
#513 nationally
Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 19). Frankfort leads in median household income ($157,615 vs $115,892). Frankfort leads in cost of living index (129 vs 172).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | Frankfort, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1085) | 75 (#513) |
| Population | 117,090 | 20,907 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,055,780 | $502,643 |
| Median Household Income | $115,892 | $157,615 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 34.9 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 19 |
| Crime Level | Low | 0.9 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 172 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+1.6 |
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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C
75 Score
Frankfort, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$502,643
Population
20,907
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
19
Midwest
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