Kennesaw, 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.
Kennesaw
68.1
#1346 nationally
Malden
65.2
#1646 nationally
Malden leads in walk score (73 vs 26). Kennesaw leads in cost of living index (107 vs 148). Kennesaw leads in average commute (29.4 min vs 36.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kennesaw, GA | Malden, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1346) | 65.2 (#1646) |
| Population | 34,683 | 65,133 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $406,739 | $688,066 |
| Median Household Income | $81,467 | $90,295 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 36.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | D+39.5 |
D+
68.1 Score
Kennesaw, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$406,739
Population
34,683
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
26
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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