Cost of Living Calculator - Malden, Massachusetts vs Berkeley, California


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 72.3% more expensive than Malden, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $129,230 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Malden, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Malden, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Malden, Massachusetts
Malden, MA vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to Malden, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.3% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower

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