Berkeley, CA vs Malden, MA
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.
Berkeley
59.6
#1947 nationally
Malden
65.2
#1646 nationally
Malden leads in crime level (8.0 vs 17.5). Malden leads in cost of living index (148 vs 222). Berkeley leads in average commute (30.4 min vs 36.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Malden, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 65.2 (#1646) |
| Population | 118,962 | 65,133 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $688,066 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $90,295 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 36.5 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+39.5 |
F
59.6 Score
Berkeley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,460,437
Population
118,962
Crime
High
Walk Score
85
Pacific
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D
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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