MA·New England·Est. 1630
Cambridge
“Densest concentration of brainpower in America”
WalkableAcademicBrainyBike-friendlyCold
The Pulse
Population
118k
Rent, 1BR
$2,900/mo
Walk / Transit
86 · 82
Safety
A-
The Scene
Harvard Square and MIT along the Charles define the city. 40k+ students, most of them in one of the world's densest concentrations of brainpower.
Across the Charles from Boston — every bit as walkable, transit-rich, and expensive. Winters are cold, summers are sticky, but the T and bikes make car ownership pointless.
Monthly cost · 1-person
Rent (1BR)
$2,900
Groceries
$460
Utilities
$170
Transit
$95
Estimated total$3,625/mo
Climate
0°30°60°90°
Winter
36.4°
Summer
70.1°
Northeast56.1″ rain/yr
Getting around
Walk
86
Transit
82
Walkable — Most errands on foot, transit fills the gaps
Airport
BOS — Logan Intl.
Time zone
EST / ET
The Details
Neighborhoods
- ·Harvard Square
- ·Kendall Square
- ·Central Square
- ·Inman Square
- ·Porter Square
Industries
- ·Higher Ed
- ·Biotech
- ·AI/ML Research
Nearest cities
Boston6m
New York3.6h
Providence48m
Schools here · 5