Plano, Texas vs. North Reading, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Reading, Massachusetts is 33.5% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $66,774 in North Reading, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Reading, Massachusetts is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in North Reading
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. North Reading, MA
Compared to Plano, North Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.3% higher