Malden, MA vs Phoenix, AZ
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
Phoenix
66.7
#1514 nationally
Malden leads in walk score (73 vs 41). Phoenix leads in cost of living index (106 vs 148). Malden leads in median household income ($90,295 vs $65,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Malden, MA | Phoenix, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.2 (#1646) | 66.7 (#1514) |
| Population | 65,133 | 1,650,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $688,066 | $408,770 |
| Median Household Income | $90,295 | $65,891 |
| Average Commute | 36.5 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+3.5 |
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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D
66.7 Score
Phoenix, AZ
Valley of the Sun with explosive growth
Median Home
$408,770
Population
1,650,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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