Reading, Massachusetts vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is essentially the same as Reading, Massachusetts.
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is essentially the same as Reading, Massachusetts.

Reading, MA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Reading, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.1% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  26.4% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher