Norristown, Pennsylvania vs. Reading, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Massachusetts is 54.4% more expensive than Norristown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $112,738 in Reading, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Massachusetts is more expensive than Norristown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Reading
than in Norristown, Pennsylvania
Norristown, PA vs. Reading, MA
Compared to Norristown, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.4% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  378.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher