Cambridge, MA vs Coral Gables, FL
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
Coral Gables
66.5
#1534 nationally
Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 56). Coral Gables leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 27.8 min). Cambridge leads in cost of living index (172 vs 192).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | Coral Gables, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1085) | 66.5 (#1534) |
| Population | 117,090 | 48,353 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,055,780 | $1,566,675 |
| Median Household Income | $115,892 | $118,203 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 56 |
| Crime Level | Low | 3.2 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 172 | 192 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+11.4 |
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
66.5 Score
Coral Gables, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,566,675
Population
48,353
Crime
Low
Walk Score
56
Southeast
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