Malden, MA vs North Salt Lake, UT
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
North Salt Lake
70.4
#1104 nationally
North Salt Lake leads in crime level (1.0 vs 8.0). North Salt Lake leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 36.5 min). North Salt Lake leads in cost of living index (122 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Malden, MA | North Salt Lake, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.2 (#1646) | 70.4 (#1104) |
| Population | 65,133 | 23,560 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $688,066 | $574,812 |
| Median Household Income | $90,295 | $94,365 |
| Average Commute | 36.5 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+24.9 |
Data coverage note: North Salt Lake is missing data for 1 metric that Malden has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C-
70.4 Score
North Salt Lake, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$574,812
Population
23,560
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$94,365
West
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