Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Reading, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Reading, Massachusetts is 69.7% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $84,828 in Reading, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Massachusetts is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in Reading
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Reading, MA
Compared to Ames, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.7% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  220.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  55.2% higher
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.3% higher

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