Question 1

Is Malden, MA or Springfield, MA cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Springfield, MA is cheaper. The median home price in Malden, MA is approximately $570,600 and in Springfield, MA it is approximately $200,000 — a difference of $370,600.

Question 2

Is Malden, MA or Springfield, MA safer?

Accepted Answer

Malden, MA scores higher on safety. Malden, MA has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Springfield, MA has violent crime rated High and property crime rated High.

Question 3

Is Malden, MA or Springfield, MA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Malden, MA is more walkable. Malden, MA has a Walk Score of 63/100 and Springfield, MA has a Walk Score of 2/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Malden, MA or Springfield, MA?

Accepted Answer

Malden, MA has higher-rated schools. Malden, MA has a school rating of 7.3/10 and Springfield, MA has a rating of 7.3/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Malden, MA or Springfield, MA?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Malden, MA	Springfield, MA
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$571K	$200K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K	$2K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$90K ✓ Higher income	$60K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	63/100 ✓ More walkable	2/100
Transit Score	48/100 ✓ Better transit	20/100
Bike Score	25/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	13 min ✓ Shorter commute	111 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+ ✓ Safer	F
Violent Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Property Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	7.3/10	7.3/10
Best for	commutersfamiliesyoung professionals	budget familiesstudentscommuters

Malden, MA vs Springfield, MA

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