Cartersville, GA 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.
Cartersville
71.3
#990 nationally
Malden
65.2
#1646 nationally
Malden leads in walk score (73 vs 25). Cartersville leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 36.5 min). Cartersville leads in cost of living index (104 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cartersville, GA | Malden, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#990) | 65.2 (#1646) |
| Population | 24,937 | 65,133 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $328,640 | $688,066 |
| Median Household Income | $75,407 | $90,295 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 36.5 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 7.2 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.0 | D+39.5 |
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71.3 Score
Cartersville, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$328,640
Population
24,937
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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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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