Cambridge, MA vs Franklin Town, 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.
Cambridge
70.6
#1085 nationally
Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 22). Cambridge leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 34.4 min). Franklin Town leads in cost of living index (144 vs 172).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | Franklin Town, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 117,090 | 33,125 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,055,780 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $115,892 | $138,062 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 34.4 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 22 |
| Crime Level | Low | 2.6 |
| 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 | D+28.8 |
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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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Score
Franklin Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
33,125
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Median Income
$138,062
Northeast
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