Norwalk, Connecticut vs. Malden, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malden, Massachusetts is 15.0% more expensive than Norwalk, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $86,222 in Malden, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malden, Massachusetts is more expensive than Norwalk, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Malden
than in Norwalk, Connecticut
Norwalk, CT vs. Malden, MA
Compared to Norwalk, Malden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  29.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher