Cities Similar to Cambridge, MA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Cambridge, MA
1. Somerville, MA
80,407 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$911K
Rent estimate
$2,920/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Hoboken, NJ
57,010 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$834K
Rent estimate
$3,680/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. New Rochelle, NY
83,742 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$755K
Rent estimate
$2,720/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Medford, MA
58,744 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$814K
Rent estimate
$2,740/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. White Plains, NY
61,288 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$737K
Rent estimate
$3,070/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Quincy, MA
101,597 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$689K
Rent estimate
$2,480/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Yonkers, NY
207,657 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$648K
Rent estimate
$2,610/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Malden, MA
65,133 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$661K
Rent estimate
$2,550/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Framingham, MA
71,875 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$680K
Rent estimate
$2,320/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Stamford, CT
136,226 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$609K
Rent estimate
$2,330/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Cambridge
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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