Cambridge vs Watertown

Boston, MA Neighborhood Comparison
Overall Edge
Cambridge leads
Cambridge wins 7 of 8 categories
Neighborhood A
Cambridge
$2.7M median
Walkable Urban
⭐ Overall Leader
Neighborhood B
Watertown
$2.6M median
Suburban Walkable
Cambridge
Metric
Watertown
$2.7M

Median Price
$2.6M
9/10

School Rating
8/10
A

Crime Grade
A-
94/100

Walk Score
70/100
15 min

Commute
15 min
8

Parks Nearby
4
28

Cafes
10
6

Groceries
4
10 min

Hospital
14 min
Cambridge
Median Price
100%
School Rating
100%
Crime Grade
100%
Walk Score
100%
Watertown
Median Price
95%
School Rating
89%
Crime Grade
94%
Walk Score
74%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cambridge or Watertown more expensive?

Cambridge has a median home price of $2.7M and Watertown is $2.6M. Watertown is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Cambridge or Watertown?

Cambridge has a school rating of 9/10 and Watertown rates 8/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.

Is Cambridge or Watertown safer?

Cambridge has a crime grade of A and Watertown is graded A-.

Which is more walkable?

Cambridge scores 94/100 for walkability. Watertown scores 70/100. Cambridge is the more walkable option.