Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. North Reading, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Reading, Massachusetts is 23.0% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $43,034 in North Reading, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Reading, Massachusetts is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in North Reading
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. North Reading, MA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, North Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher