Cambridge, MA vs Yorba Linda, 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
Yorba Linda
63.6
#1762 nationally
Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 28). Yorba Linda leads in median household income ($148,325 vs $115,892). Cambridge leads in cost of living index (172 vs 204).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | Yorba Linda, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1085) | 63.6 (#1762) |
| Population | 117,090 | 66,147 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,055,780 | $1,407,941 |
| Median Household Income | $115,892 | $148,325 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Low | 2.6 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 172 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+2.6 |
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
63.6 Score
Yorba Linda, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,407,941
Population
66,147
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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