Cambridge, MA vs Pico Rivera, CA
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
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 59). Cambridge leads in median household income ($115,892 vs $82,539). Pico Rivera leads in cost of living index (148 vs 172).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | Pico Rivera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1085) | 62.5 (#1852) |
| Population | 117,090 | 59,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,055,780 | $753,964 |
| Median Household Income | $115,892 | $82,539 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 59 |
| Crime Level | Low | 12.8 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 172 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+32.9 |
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-
62.5 Score
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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