Malden, MA vs Norwalk, 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
Norwalk
63.4
#1771 nationally
Malden leads in crime level (8.0 vs 10.3). Norwalk leads in average commute (29.5 min vs 36.5 min). Malden leads in walk score (73 vs 61).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Malden, MA | Norwalk, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.2 (#1646) | 63.4 (#1771) |
| Population | 65,133 | 98,078 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $688,066 | $763,397 |
| Median Household Income | $90,295 | $91,259 |
| Average Commute | 36.5 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 10.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 152 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+32.9 |
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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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63.4 Score
Norwalk, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$763,397
Population
98,078
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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