Cambridge, MA vs Gainesville, 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
Gainesville
68
#1355 nationally
Cambridge leads in median household income ($115,892 vs $43,783). Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 37). Gainesville leads in cost of living index (104 vs 172).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | Gainesville, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1085) | 68 (#1355) |
| Population | 117,090 | 145,812 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,055,780 | $298,659 |
| Median Household Income | $115,892 | $43,783 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 37 |
| Crime Level | Low | 20.2 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 172 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+21.0 |
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+
68 Score
Gainesville, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$298,659
Population
145,812
Crime
High
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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