Fort Lee, New Jersey vs. Malden, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malden, Massachusetts is 6.7% cheaper than Fort Lee, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $46,628 in Malden, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malden, Massachusetts is cheaper than Fort Lee, New Jersey
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
20% cheaper in Malden
than in Fort Lee, New Jersey
Fort_Lee, NJ vs. Malden, MA
Compared to Fort_Lee, Malden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher