Cambridge, MA vs Pacifica, 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
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 45). Pacifica leads in median household income ($151,849 vs $115,892). Cambridge leads in cost of living index (172 vs 211).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | Pacifica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1085) | 64.7 (#1680) |
| Population | 117,090 | 36,426 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,055,780 | $1,276,738 |
| Median Household Income | $115,892 | $151,849 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 45 |
| Crime Level | Low | 4.0 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 172 | 211 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+50.3 |
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
64.7 Score
Pacifica, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,276,738
Population
36,426
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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