Dolton, IL 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.
Dolton
76.8
#308 nationally
Malden
65.2
#1646 nationally
Malden leads in median household income ($90,295 vs $54,748). Dolton leads in cost of living index (95 vs 148). Malden leads in walk score (73 vs 50).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dolton, IL | Malden, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#308) | 65.2 (#1646) |
| Population | 20,410 | 65,133 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $158,114 | $688,066 |
| Median Household Income | $54,748 | $90,295 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 36.5 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+39.5 |
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76.8 Score
Dolton, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$158,114
Population
20,410
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
50
Midwest
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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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