Malden, Massachusetts vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 21.4% cheaper than Malden, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $39,299 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Malden, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Malden, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Malden, Massachusetts
Malden, MA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Malden, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% lower