Portland, Oregon vs. North Reading, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Reading, Massachusetts is 10.0% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $132,055 in North Reading, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Reading, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in North Reading
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. North Reading, MA
Compared to Portland, North Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.4% higher
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher