Cost of Living Calculator - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs Reading, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Reading, Massachusetts is 73.9% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $130,422 in Reading, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Massachusetts is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
247% more expensive in Reading
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs Reading, MA
Compared to Harrisburg, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.9% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,043.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% higher

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