Malden, MA vs Port Hueneme, 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
Port Hueneme
64.9
#1670 nationally
Malden leads in crime level (8.0 vs 14.0). Port Hueneme leads in average commute (23.6 min vs 36.5 min). Malden leads in median household income ($90,295 vs $71,695).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Malden, MA | Port Hueneme, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.2 (#1646) | 64.9 (#1670) |
| Population | 65,133 | 21,217 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $688,066 | $632,315 |
| Median Household Income | $90,295 | $71,695 |
| Average Commute | 36.5 min | 23.6 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 14.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+15.1 |
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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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64.9 Score
Port Hueneme, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$632,315
Population
21,217
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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