Malden, MA vs Pasadena, 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
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
Malden leads in crime level (8.0 vs 15.5). Malden leads in walk score (73 vs 43). Pasadena leads in cost of living index (94 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Malden, MA | Pasadena, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.2 (#1646) | 75.2 (#490) |
| Population | 65,133 | 146,716 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $688,066 | $218,827 |
| Median Household Income | $90,295 | $64,698 |
| Average Commute | 36.5 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 15.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+5.5 |
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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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75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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