Back Bay vs Mid-Cambridge

Boston, MA Neighborhood Comparison

Back Bay's median sale price is $1.3M, about 1.8 times Mid-Cambridge's $745k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Back Bay
$1.3M median
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Neighborhood B
Mid-Cambridge
$745k median
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Back Bay
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Mid-Cambridge
$1.3M
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Median Price
$745k
Back Bay
Median Price
100%
Mid-Cambridge
Median Price
55%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Back Bay or Mid-Cambridge more expensive?

Back Bay has a median home price of $1.3M and Mid-Cambridge is $745k. Mid-Cambridge is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Back Bay or Mid-Cambridge?

Back Bay has no school rating on file and Mid-Cambridge has no school rating on file (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

Back Bay has no Walk Score on file. Mid-Cambridge has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.