Reading, Massachusetts vs. Belmont, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belmont, California is 102.0% more expensive than Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $101,012 in Belmont, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belmont, California is more expensive than Reading, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Belmont
than in Reading, Massachusetts
Reading, MA vs. Belmont, CA
Compared to Reading, Belmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.0% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  39.7% higher
  Health
  33.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower