Cambridge, MA vs Holly Springs, NC
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
Holly Springs
69.1
#1252 nationally
Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 19). Holly Springs leads in cost of living index (124 vs 172). Holly Springs leads in median household income ($127,755 vs $115,892).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | Holly Springs, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1085) | 69.1 (#1252) |
| Population | 117,090 | 46,271 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,055,780 | $580,845 |
| Median Household Income | $115,892 | $127,755 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 19 |
| Crime Level | Low | 4.5 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 172 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+25.6 |
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+
69.1 Score
Holly Springs, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$580,845
Population
46,271
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southeast
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