What is a pro or con of living in North Reading, Massachusettscompared to Melrose, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 5% cheaper in North Reading.

What salary do I need to live in North Reading, Massachusetts copmared to Melrose, Massachusetts?

A salary of $140,000 in Melrose, Massachusetts could decrease to $129,841 in North Reading, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MELROSE vs. NORTH READING
Cost of Living Comparison

Melrose, Massachusetts vs. North Reading, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Reading, Massachusetts is 7.3% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $129,841 in North Reading, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, North Reading, Massachusetts is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in North Reading
than in Melrose, Massachusetts

Melrose, MA vs. North Reading, MA

Compared to Melrose, North Reading is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

14.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.0% higher

Commute

0.8% higher

Health

1.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Melrose, Massachusetts vs. North Reading, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Melrose, MA vs. North Reading, MA

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