Reading, Massachusetts vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 28.6% cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $71,410 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Atlanta
than in Reading, Massachusetts
Reading, MA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Reading, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% lower
      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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% lower