Seattle, Washington vs. North Reading, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Reading, Massachusetts is 13.2% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,415 in North Reading, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Reading, Massachusetts is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in North Reading
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. North Reading, MA
Compared to Seattle, North Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% lower
      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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.1% higher
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher