Overall Edge
Cambridge leads
Cambridge wins 5 of 8 categories
Neighborhood A
Cambridge
$2.7M median
Walkable Urban
⭐ Overall Leader
Neighborhood B
Newton
$2.7M median
Suburban Upscale
Cambridge
Metric
Newton
$2.7M
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Median Price
Median Price
$2.7M
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
55/100
15 min
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Commute
Commute
18 min
8
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Parks Nearby
Parks Nearby
10
28
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Cafes
Cafes
12
6
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Groceries
Groceries
5
10 min
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Hospital
Hospital
14 min
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Is Cambridge or Newton more expensive?
Cambridge has a median home price of $2.7M and Newton is $2.7M. Newton is the more affordable option.
Which has better schools — Cambridge or Newton?
Cambridge has a school rating of 9/10 and Newton rates 9/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.
Is Cambridge or Newton safer?
Cambridge has a crime grade of A and Newton is graded A+.
Which is more walkable?
Cambridge scores 94/100 for walkability. Newton scores 55/100. Cambridge is the more walkable option.