Malden, MA vs Rosenberg, TX
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
Rosenberg
70.9
#1048 nationally
Malden leads in walk score (73 vs 35). Rosenberg leads in cost of living index (101 vs 148). Malden leads in median household income ($90,295 vs $66,046).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Malden, MA | Rosenberg, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.2 (#1646) | 70.9 (#1048) |
| Population | 65,133 | 41,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $688,066 | $316,001 |
| Median Household Income | $90,295 | $66,046 |
| Average Commute | 36.5 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+1.6 |
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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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70.9 Score
Rosenberg, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,001
Population
41,104
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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