Cost of Living Calculator - Reading, Massachusetts vs Athens, Tennessee


The cost of living in Athens, Tennessee is 50.0% cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $60,750 in Athens, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Tennessee is cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Athens
than in Reading, Massachusetts
Reading, MA vs Athens, TN
Compared to Reading, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  35.6% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.9% lower

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