Malden, MA vs Mount Prospect, IL
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
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in crime level (2.5 vs 8.0). Mount Prospect leads in average commute (28.3 min vs 36.5 min). Mount Prospect leads in cost of living index (119 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Malden, MA | Mount Prospect, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.2 (#1646) | 77.7 (#223) |
| Population | 65,133 | 54,298 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $688,066 | $455,313 |
| Median Household Income | $90,295 | $100,526 |
| Average Commute | 36.5 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 87 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+42.0 |
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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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77.7 Score
Mount Prospect, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$455,313
Population
54,298
Crime
Low
Walk Score
87
Midwest
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