Malden, MA vs Vacaville, 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
Vacaville
66.1
#1590 nationally
Malden leads in walk score (73 vs 36). Vacaville leads in average commute (28.9 min vs 36.5 min). Vacaville leads in median household income ($106,764 vs $90,295).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Malden, MA | Vacaville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.2 (#1646) | 66.1 (#1590) |
| Population | 65,133 | 102,526 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $688,066 | $607,747 |
| Median Household Income | $90,295 | $106,764 |
| Average Commute | 36.5 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+23.0 |
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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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66.1 Score
Vacaville, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$607,747
Population
102,526
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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