Malden, MA vs Worcester, 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.
Malden
65.2
#1646 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Malden leads in median household income ($90,295 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 36.5 min). Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Malden, MA | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.2 (#1646) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 65,133 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $688,066 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $90,295 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 36.5 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+10.0 |
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
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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