Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Maryland vs North Reading, Massachusetts


The cost of living in North Reading, Massachusetts is 23.2% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $117,003 in North Reading, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Reading, Massachusetts is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in North Reading
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs North Reading, MA
Compared to Columbia, North Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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