Macon, Georgia vs. Reading, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Massachusetts is 100.0% more expensive than Macon, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $150,000 in Reading, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Macon, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Massachusetts is more expensive than Macon, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
423% more expensive in Reading
than in Macon, Georgia
Macon, GA vs. Reading, MA
Compared to Macon, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.0% 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
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  648.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.3% higher