Champaign, Illinois vs. Reading, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Massachusetts is 93.4% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $193,434 in Reading, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Massachusetts is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
287% more expensive in Reading
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Reading, MA
Compared to Champaign, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.4% 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
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  319.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  50.3% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.6% higher