Baldwin Park, CA 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.
Baldwin Park
62.1
#1872 nationally
Malden
65.2
#1646 nationally
Malden leads in crime level (8.0 vs 11.1). Malden leads in walk score (73 vs 55). Baldwin Park leads in average commute (30.5 min vs 36.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin Park, CA | Malden, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1872) | 65.2 (#1646) |
| Population | 68,806 | 65,133 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,278 | $688,066 |
| Median Household Income | $76,002 | $90,295 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 36.5 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+39.5 |
D-
62.1 Score
Baldwin Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,278
Population
68,806
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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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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