Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs North Reading, Massachusetts


The cost of living in North Reading, Massachusetts is 35.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $108,529 in North Reading, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Reading, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in North Reading
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs North Reading, MA
Compared to Chicago, North Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher

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