Culver City, 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.
Culver City
60.8
#1921 nationally
Malden
65.2
#1646 nationally
Malden leads in crime level (8.0 vs 18.3). Malden leads in cost of living index (148 vs 208). Culver City leads in average commute (27.4 min vs 36.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Culver City, CA | Malden, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1921) | 65.2 (#1646) |
| Population | 39,041 | 65,133 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,287,430 | $688,066 |
| Median Household Income | $114,429 | $90,295 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 36.5 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 18.3 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 208 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+39.5 |
D-
60.8 Score
Culver City, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,287,430
Population
39,041
Crime
High
Walk Score
76
Pacific
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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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