Montgomery, Alabama vs. Reading, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Massachusetts is 98.2% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $99,094 in Reading, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Massachusetts is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
483% more expensive in Reading
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. Reading, MA
Compared to Montgomery, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.2% 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
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  597.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.0% higher