Malden, Massachusetts vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 30.2% cheaper than Malden, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $67,683 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Malden, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Malden, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Albany
than in Malden, Massachusetts
Malden, MA vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Malden, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower