Reading, Massachusetts vs. Newbury, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newbury, Massachusetts is 7.5% cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $46,247 in Newbury, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newbury, Massachusetts is cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
20% cheaper in Newbury
than in Reading, Massachusetts
Reading, MA vs. Newbury, MA
Compared to Reading, Newbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower