Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs West Reading, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in West Reading, Pennsylvania is 44.4% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $27,803 in West Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Reading, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in West Reading
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs West Reading, PA
Compared to Boston, West Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  28.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.0% lower

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