Cambridge, MA vs Panama City 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
Panama City Beach
73.7
#691 nationally
Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 33). Cambridge leads in median household income ($115,892 vs $76,091). Panama City Beach leads in cost of living index (116 vs 172).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | Panama City Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1085) | 73.7 (#691) |
| Population | 117,090 | 19,393 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,055,780 | $415,340 |
| Median Household Income | $115,892 | $76,091 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 20.7 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 33 |
| Crime Level | Low | 3.6 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 172 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+47.4 |
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
73.7 Score
Panama City Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$415,340
Population
19,393
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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