Oswego, Illinois vs. Malden, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malden, Massachusetts is 30.7% more expensive than Oswego, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,359 in Malden, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Oswego, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malden, Massachusetts is more expensive than Oswego, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Malden
than in Oswego, Illinois
Oswego, IL vs. Malden, MA
Compared to Oswego, Malden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% higher