Malden, Massachusetts vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 12.1% cheaper than Malden, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $65,944 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Malden, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Malden, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Malden, Massachusetts
Malden, MA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Malden, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower