Brockton, Massachusetts vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 25.9% cheaper than Brockton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $37,054 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Brockton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Brockton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Reading
than in Brockton, Massachusetts
Brockton, MA vs. Reading, PA
Compared to Brockton, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  29.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower