What is a pro or con of living in Ballston Spa, New Yorkcompared to Reading, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 53% cheaper in Ballston Spa.

What salary do I need to live in Ballston Spa, New York copmared to Reading, Massachusetts?

A salary of $100,000 in Reading, Massachusetts could decrease to $66,971 in Ballston Spa, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

READING vs. BALLSTON SPA
Cost of Living Comparison

Reading, Massachusetts vs. Ballston Spa, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ballston Spa, New York is 33.0% cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $66,971 in Ballston Spa, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ballston Spa, New York is cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Ballston Spa
than in Reading, Massachusetts

Reading, MA vs. Ballston Spa, NY

Compared to Reading, Ballston Spa is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

64.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.8% higher

Commute

14.7% lower

Health

31.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

13.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Reading, Massachusetts vs. Ballston Spa, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Reading, MA vs. Ballston Spa, NY

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