Cost of Living Calculator - Malden, Massachusetts vs Los Angeles, California


The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 27.4% more expensive than Malden, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $95,579 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Malden, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Malden, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Malden, Massachusetts
Malden, MA vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Malden, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  42.1% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower

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