Boston, Massachusetts vs. Malden, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malden, Massachusetts is 9.8% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $1,668 in Malden, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malden, Massachusetts is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Malden
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Malden, MA
Compared to Boston, Malden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower