North Reading, MA Cost of Living


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North Reading cost of living score
144.7
More expensive
44.7% higher
than the US average
13.5% higher
than the Massachusetts average
North Reading, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 144.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 44.7% higher than the U.S. average and 13.5% lower than the average for Massachusetts.

North Reading, MA

Housing costs in North Reading?
A typical home costs $739,300, which is 118.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 32.7% more expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in North Reading costs $2,390 per month, which is 67.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 10.5% more than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford North Reading?
To live comfortably in North Reading, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $141,480 for a family, and $78,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about North Reading?
The cost of living in North Reading, MA is slightly higher than the national average. Housing costs in the area are particularly high as the median home value is currently at $517,400. The median rent for a one bedroom apartment is around $1900 per month. Other costs of living like groceries, transportation and utilities can be higher than other parts of the country. Despite these higher prices, North Reading still remains a desirable place to live due to its close proximity to Boston and excellent school systems.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNorth ReadingMassachusettsUnited States
  144.7127.5100.0
  111.2108.9100
  88.190.2100.0
  226.7175.0100.0
  $739,300$557,300$338,100
  107.4%112.9%100.0%
  107.7107.9100.0
  176.9147.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 4 years ago

Nothing special, fairly quiet and safe town, but very expensive in terms of  More

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