Reading, Massachusetts vs. Fredericksburg, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fredericksburg, Texas is 33.5% cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $33,257 in Fredericksburg, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fredericksburg, Texas is cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Fredericksburg
than in Reading, Massachusetts
Reading, MA vs. Fredericksburg, TX
Compared to Reading, Fredericksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  39.4% lower
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% lower