Cambridge, MA vs Queen Creek, AZ
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
Queen Creek
69
#1266 nationally
Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 17). Queen Creek leads in cost of living index (131 vs 172). Queen Creek leads in median household income ($127,182 vs $115,892).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | Queen Creek, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1085) | 69 (#1266) |
| Population | 117,090 | 76,570 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,055,780 | $630,977 |
| Median Household Income | $115,892 | $127,182 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 17 |
| Crime Level | Low | 3.3 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 172 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+3.5 |
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 Score
Queen Creek, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$630,977
Population
76,570
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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