North Reading, Massachusetts vs. Paramus, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paramus, New Jersey is 9.5% more expensive than North Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $215,794 in Paramus, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in North Reading, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paramus, New Jersey is more expensive than North Reading, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Paramus
than in North Reading, Massachusetts
North Reading, MA vs. Paramus, NJ
Compared to North Reading, Paramus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  30.7% higher
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower