Bend, OR 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.
Bend
67.8
#1376 nationally
Cambridge
70.6
#1085 nationally
Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 32). Bend leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 27.8 min). Cambridge leads in median household income ($115,892 vs $82,671).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bend, OR | Cambridge, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1376) | 70.6 (#1085) |
| Population | 104,557 | 117,090 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $732,894 | $1,055,780 |
| Median Household Income | $82,671 | $115,892 |
| Average Commute | 17.1 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 87 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 172 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.1 | D+39.5 |
D+
67.8 Score
Bend, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$732,894
Population
104,557
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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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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