Charlottesville, VA 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.
Charlottesville
70.1
#1130 nationally
Malden
65.2
#1646 nationally
Charlottesville leads in average commute (17 min vs 36.5 min). Malden leads in median household income ($90,295 vs $67,177). Malden leads in walk score (73 vs 58).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlottesville, VA | Malden, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1130) | 65.2 (#1646) |
| Population | 44,983 | 65,133 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,903 | $688,066 |
| Median Household Income | $67,177 | $90,295 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 36.5 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+68.7 | D+39.5 |
C-
70.1 Score
Charlottesville, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,903
Population
44,983
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Northeast
View Charlottesville, VA →
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
View Malden, MA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Charlottesville for: