Malden, Massachusetts vs. Elizabeth, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elizabeth, New Jersey is 13.3% cheaper than Malden, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $43,348 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Malden, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elizabeth, New Jersey is cheaper than Malden, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Elizabeth
than in Malden, Massachusetts
Malden, MA vs. Elizabeth, NJ
Compared to Malden, Elizabeth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  20.6% higher
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower