Malden, MA vs Pleasant Grove, 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
Pleasant Grove
69.5
#1200 nationally
Malden leads in walk score (73 vs 28). Pleasant Grove leads in average commute (21 min vs 36.5 min). Pleasant Grove leads in crime level (5.6 vs 8.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Malden, MA | Pleasant Grove, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.2 (#1646) | 69.5 (#1200) |
| Population | 65,133 | 37,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $688,066 | $558,073 |
| Median Household Income | $90,295 | $91,322 |
| Average Commute | 36.5 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+39.8 |
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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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D+
69.5 Score
Pleasant Grove, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$558,073
Population
37,294
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
West
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