Cambridge, MA vs Pine Bluff, AR
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
Pine Bluff
77.3
#259 nationally
Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 26). Cambridge leads in median household income ($115,892 vs $39,411). Pine Bluff leads in cost of living index (82 vs 172).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | Pine Bluff, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1085) | 77.3 (#259) |
| Population | 117,090 | 39,123 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,055,780 | $73,267 |
| Median Household Income | $115,892 | $39,411 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 26 |
| Crime Level | Low | 43.3 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 172 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+20.1 |
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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C+
77.3 Score
Pine Bluff, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$73,267
Population
39,123
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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