Malden, MA vs Monterey Park, CA
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.
Malden
65.2
#1646 nationally
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Monterey Park leads in average commute (28.8 min vs 36.5 min). Malden leads in median household income ($90,295 vs $76,892). Malden leads in cost of living index (148 vs 169).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Malden, MA | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.2 (#1646) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 65,133 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $688,066 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $90,295 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 36.5 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+32.9 |
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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D
63.4 Score
Monterey Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$926,209
Population
57,877
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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