Cambridge, MA vs Valley Stream, NY
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
Valley Stream
64.4
#1697 nationally
Cambridge leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 42.3 min). Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 69). Valley Stream leads in cost of living index (144 vs 172).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | Valley Stream, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1085) | 64.4 (#1697) |
| Population | 117,090 | 40,007 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,055,780 | $776,097 |
| Median Household Income | $115,892 | $122,048 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 42.3 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 69 |
| Crime Level | Low | 6.9 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 172 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+4.2 |
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
64.4 Score
Valley Stream, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$776,097
Population
40,007
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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