What is a pro or con of living in Irvine, Californiacompared to Malden, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 92% more expensive in Irvine.

What salary do I need to live in Irvine, California copmared to Malden, Massachusetts?

A salary of $75,000 in Malden, Massachusetts should increase to $98,210 in Irvine, California (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. IRVINE
Cost of Living Comparison

Malden, Massachusetts vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 30.9% more expensive than Malden, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $98,210 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Malden, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Irvine
than in Malden, Massachusetts

Malden, MA vs. Irvine, CA

Compared to Malden, Irvine is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

87.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.4% lower

Commute

4.6% lower

Health

4.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

16.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Malden, Massachusetts vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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