Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Malden, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Malden, Massachusetts is 4.5% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $119,080 in Malden, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malden, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Malden
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Malden, MA
Compared to Portland, Malden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.3% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher

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