Overall Edge
Cambridge leads
Cambridge wins 6 of 7 categories
Neighborhood A
Cambridge
$2.7M median
Walkable Urban
⭐ Overall Leader
Neighborhood B
Needham
$2.5M median
Suburban Family
Cambridge
Metric
Needham
$2.7M
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Median Price
Median Price
$2.5M
9/10
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School Rating
School Rating
9/10
A
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Crime Grade
Crime Grade
A
94/100
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Walk Score
Walk Score
38/100
15 min
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Commute
Commute
22 min
8
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Parks Nearby
Parks Nearby
6
28
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Cafes
Cafes
8
6
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Groceries
Groceries
4
10 min
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Hospital
Hospital
18 min
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Is Cambridge or Needham more expensive?
Cambridge has a median home price of $2.7M and Needham is $2.5M. Needham is the more affordable option.
Which has better schools — Cambridge or Needham?
Cambridge has a school rating of 9/10 and Needham rates 9/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.
Is Cambridge or Needham safer?
Cambridge has a crime grade of A and Needham is graded A.
Which is more walkable?
Cambridge scores 94/100 for walkability. Needham scores 38/100. Cambridge is the more walkable option.