Anderson, SC vs Malden, MA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Anderson
67.7
#1389 nationally
Malden
65.2
#1646 nationally
Malden leads in walk score (73 vs 30). Malden leads in median household income ($90,295 vs $40,445). Malden leads in crime level (8.0 vs 15.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anderson, SC | Malden, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1389) | 65.2 (#1646) |
| Population | 29,980 | 65,133 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,358 | $688,066 |
| Median Household Income | $40,445 | $90,295 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 36.5 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 15.4 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.4 | D+39.5 |
D+
67.7 Score
Anderson, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$274,358
Population
29,980
Crime
High
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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D
65.2 Score
Malden, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$688,066
Population
65,133
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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