Cambridge, MA vs Suisun City, 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
Suisun City
63.1
#1800 nationally
Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 34). Cambridge leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 34.7 min). Cambridge leads in median household income ($115,892 vs $95,394).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | Suisun City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1085) | 63.1 (#1800) |
| Population | 117,090 | 28,743 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,055,780 | $533,477 |
| Median Household Income | $115,892 | $95,394 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 34.7 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 34 |
| Crime Level | Low | 10.7 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 172 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+23.0 |
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
63.1 Score
Suisun City, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$533,477
Population
28,743
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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