Arlington, Massachusetts vs. Malden, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malden, Massachusetts is 19.2% cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $40,391 in Malden, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malden, Massachusetts is cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Malden
than in Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, MA vs. Malden, MA
Compared to Arlington, Malden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher