Malden, Massachusetts vs. Green Oaks, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Green Oaks, Illinois is 3.5% cheaper than Malden, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $48,228 in Green Oaks, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Malden, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Green Oaks, Illinois is cheaper than Malden, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
23% cheaper in Green Oaks
than in Malden, Massachusetts
Malden, MA vs. Green Oaks, IL
Compared to Malden, Green Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower