Malden, Massachusetts vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 55.5% more expensive than Malden, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $209,870 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Malden, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Malden, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in San Jose
than in Malden, Massachusetts
Malden, MA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Malden, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.5% higher
      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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  29.8% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower