Cambridge, MA vs Pleasanton, 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
Pleasanton
64.1
#1720 nationally
Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 42). Pleasanton leads in median household income ($181,639 vs $115,892). Cambridge leads in cost of living index (172 vs 231).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | Pleasanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1085) | 64.1 (#1720) |
| Population | 117,090 | 74,653 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,055,780 | $1,530,327 |
| Median Household Income | $115,892 | $181,639 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 34.3 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Low | 3.2 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 172 | 231 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+53.6 |
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
64.1 Score
Pleasanton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,530,327
Population
74,653
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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