Cost of Living Calculator - San Diego, California vs Malden, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Malden, Massachusetts is 13.8% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $43,111 in Malden, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malden, Massachusetts is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Malden
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs Malden, MA
Compared to San Diego, Malden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher

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