What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Malden, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 9% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Malden, Massachusetts?

A salary of $56,000 in Malden, Massachusetts should increase to $60,980 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MALDEN vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Malden, Massachusetts vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 8.9% more expensive than Malden, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $60,980 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Malden, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Malden, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Washington
than in Malden, Massachusetts

Malden, MA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Malden, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

20.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% lower

Commute

16.3% higher

Health

7.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

16.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Malden, Massachusetts vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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