Cost of Living Calculator - Mesa, Arizona vs Reading, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Reading, Massachusetts is 41.3% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $98,930 in Reading, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Massachusetts is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Reading
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs Reading, MA
Compared to Mesa, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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)
  133.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.7% higher

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