Malden, Massachusetts vs. Piedmont, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Piedmont, South Carolina is 36.4% cheaper than Malden, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $31,779 in Piedmont, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Malden, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Piedmont, South Carolina is cheaper than Malden, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Piedmont
than in Malden, Massachusetts
Malden, MA vs. Piedmont, SC
Compared to Malden, Piedmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.4% lower