Cambridge, MA vs Mamaroneck, 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
Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 66). Cambridge leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 30.3 min). Mamaroneck leads in median household income ($121,672 vs $115,892).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | Mamaroneck, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 117,090 | 19,533 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,055,780 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $115,892 | $121,672 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 30.3 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 66 |
| Crime Level | Low | 4.2 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 172 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+26.3 |
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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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Mamaroneck, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
19,533
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
66
Median Income
$121,672
Northeast
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