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

The cost of living in Reading, Massachusetts is 49.0% more expensive than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $74,514 in Reading, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Massachusetts is more expensive than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Reading
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs Reading, MA
Compared to Hershey, Reading is:
  Homeowner
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  49.0% higher
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  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.8% higher
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  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
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  Personal
  22.0% higher
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