Alpharetta, GA vs Cambridge, MA
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.
Alpharetta
66.2
#1567 nationally
Cambridge
70.6
#1085 nationally
Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 22). Alpharetta leads in cost of living index (135 vs 172). Alpharetta leads in median household income ($141,402 vs $115,892).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alpharetta, GA | Cambridge, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1567) | 70.6 (#1085) |
| Population | 67,056 | 117,090 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,997 | $1,055,780 |
| Median Household Income | $141,402 | $115,892 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 87 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 172 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+39.5 |
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66.2 Score
Alpharetta, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,997
Population
67,056
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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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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