Cambridge, MA vs Newton, MA

Cambridge, MA vs Newton, MA: What the data shows

Cambridge, MA is in Cambridge, MA while Newton, MA is in Newton, MA — both in the same state. On home prices, Newton, MA is the more affordable option at $971,700 median — $55,600 less than Cambridge, MA's $1,027,300. WYLT rates Cambridge, MA as “Settle here” — an excellent place to put down roots — and Newton, MA as “Settle here” — an excellent place to put down roots.

Newton, MA has the stronger safety profile of the two. Cambridge, MA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Newton, MA has Low violent crime and Low property crime. On environmental risk, Cambridge, MA has Low flood risk and Newton, MA has Low flood risk.

Cambridge, MA is the more walkable neighborhood. Cambridge, MA scores 100/100 (exceptionally walkable) versus Newton, MA's 32/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Newton, MA has the higher school rating — Cambridge, MA rates 7.5/10 and Newton, MA rates 7.6/10.