Reading, Massachusetts vs. Sonora, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonora, California is 28.5% cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $75,049 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, California is cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Sonora
than in Reading, Massachusetts
Reading, MA vs. Sonora, CA
Compared to Reading, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  36.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower