Cambridge, MA vs Rosemead, 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
Rosemead
63.2
#1793 nationally
Cambridge leads in median household income ($115,892 vs $70,073). Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 65). Rosemead leads in cost of living index (163 vs 172).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | Rosemead, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1085) | 63.2 (#1793) |
| Population | 117,090 | 49,305 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,055,780 | $909,395 |
| Median Household Income | $115,892 | $70,073 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 65 |
| Crime Level | Low | 9.7 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 172 | 163 |
| 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
63.2 Score
Rosemead, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$909,395
Population
49,305
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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