Cost of Living Calculator - Malden, Massachusetts vs Tacoma, Washington


The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 14.7% cheaper than Malden, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $42,663 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Malden, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is cheaper than Malden, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Tacoma
than in Malden, Massachusetts
Malden, MA vs Tacoma, WA
Compared to Malden, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.2% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower

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