Reading, Massachusetts vs. Burlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Massachusetts is 3.4% cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $48,303 in Burlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Massachusetts is cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
10% cheaper in Burlington
than in Reading, Massachusetts
Reading, MA vs. Burlington, MA
Compared to Reading, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher