Cambridge, MA vs Moorpark, 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
Moorpark
68.2
#1335 nationally
Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 35). Moorpark leads in median household income ($143,218 vs $115,892). Cambridge leads in cost of living index (172 vs 176).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | Moorpark, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1085) | 68.2 (#1335) |
| Population | 117,090 | 35,543 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,055,780 | $941,775 |
| Median Household Income | $115,892 | $143,218 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Low | 2.7 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 172 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+15.1 |
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+
68.2 Score
Moorpark, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$941,775
Population
35,543
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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