Malden, MA vs West Sacramento, 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
West Sacramento
67.8
#1387 nationally
Malden leads in walk score (73 vs 39). West Sacramento leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 36.5 min). West Sacramento leads in cost of living index (137 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Malden, MA | West Sacramento, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.2 (#1646) | 67.8 (#1387) |
| Population | 65,133 | 55,842 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $688,066 | $529,343 |
| Median Household Income | $90,295 | $87,044 |
| Average Commute | 36.5 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+36.3 |
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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+
67.8 Score
West Sacramento, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$529,343
Population
55,842
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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