Newbury, Massachusetts vs. Reading, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Massachusetts is 8.1% more expensive than Newbury, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $194,608 in Reading, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Newbury, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Massachusetts is more expensive than Newbury, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% more expensive in Reading
than in Newbury, Massachusetts
Newbury, MA vs. Reading, MA
Compared to Newbury, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher