Malden, MA vs Wilmington, MA

Malden is moderately more affordable than Wilmington, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Malden scores 151 compared to 165 for Wilmington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilmington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Malden is $2,066/month compared to $2,412/month in Wilmington — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Malden is more affordable at $607,500 median vs $646,200.

Median household income in Malden is $95,298 compared to $161,473 in Wilmington (-41%). While Wilmington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Malden spend roughly 26% of their income on rent, more than the 17.9% in Wilmington.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.9°F vs 50.5°F). Malden receives more rainfall at 43.6" per year compared to 42.6" in Wilmington.