Cambridge, MA vs La Marque, TX
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
La Marque
75.1
#502 nationally
La Marque leads in cost of living index (91 vs 172). Cambridge leads in median household income ($115,892 vs $61,403). Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 50).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | La Marque, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1085) | 75.1 (#502) |
| Population | 117,090 | 19,605 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,055,780 | $233,688 |
| Median Household Income | $115,892 | $61,403 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 50 |
| Crime Level | Low | 14.8 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 172 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+27.4 |
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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C
75.1 Score
La Marque, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$233,688
Population
19,605
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
50
Southwest
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