Cost of Living Calculator - Reading, Massachusetts vs Iowa City, Iowa


The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 43.1% cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $42,689 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Reading, Massachusetts
Reading, MA vs Iowa City, IA
Compared to Reading, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  34.3% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower

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