Malden, Massachusetts vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 40.2% cheaper than Malden, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $29,899 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Malden, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Malden, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Malden, Massachusetts
Malden, MA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Malden, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.9% lower