Reading, Massachusetts vs. Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lebanon, Pennsylvania is 44.0% cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $92,409 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lebanon, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Lebanon
than in Reading, Massachusetts
Reading, MA vs. Lebanon, PA
Compared to Reading, Lebanon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  22.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% lower