Cambridge, MA vs Fort Walton Beach, 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
Fort Walton Beach
72.1
#925 nationally
Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 38). Cambridge leads in median household income ($115,892 vs $61,820). Fort Walton Beach leads in cost of living index (106 vs 172).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | Fort Walton Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1085) | 72.1 (#925) |
| Population | 117,090 | 20,925 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,055,780 | $325,397 |
| Median Household Income | $115,892 | $61,820 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 38 |
| Crime Level | Low | 6.4 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 172 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+42.5 |
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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C-
72.1 Score
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$325,397
Population
20,925
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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