Cambridge, MA vs Rancho Cucamonga, 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
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 41). Cambridge leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 33 min). Cambridge leads in median household income ($115,892 vs $105,534).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1085) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 117,090 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,055,780 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $115,892 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Low | 8.0 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 172 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+2.1 |
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
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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