Malden, Massachusetts vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 11.2% cheaper than Malden, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,396 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Malden, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is cheaper than Malden, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Newark
than in Malden, Massachusetts
Malden, MA vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Malden, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  34.2% higher
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower