Cambridge, MA vs Lynbrook, NY
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
Lynbrook
68.7
#1293 nationally
Cambridge leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 37.8 min). Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 71). Lynbrook leads in median household income ($139,266 vs $115,892).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | Lynbrook, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1085) | 68.7 (#1293) |
| Population | 117,090 | 20,071 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,055,780 | $766,303 |
| Median Household Income | $115,892 | $139,266 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 37.8 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 71 |
| Crime Level | Low | 4.2 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 172 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+4.2 |
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+
68.7 Score
Lynbrook, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$766,303
Population
20,071
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
71
Northeast
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