Malden, MA vs Pawtucket, RI
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
Pawtucket
71.2
#1011 nationally
Malden leads in median household income ($90,295 vs $62,799). Pawtucket leads in average commute (26.1 min vs 36.5 min). Pawtucket leads in cost of living index (108 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Malden, MA | Pawtucket, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.2 (#1646) | 71.2 (#1011) |
| Population | 65,133 | 75,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $688,066 | $403,719 |
| Median Household Income | $90,295 | $62,799 |
| Average Commute | 36.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 71 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+14.4 |
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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
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71.2 Score
Pawtucket, RI
Rhode Island community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$403,719
Population
75,321
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Northeast
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