What is a pro or con of living in Reading, Pennsylvaniacompared to Reading, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 72% cheaper in Reading, PA.

What salary do I need to live in Reading, Pennsylvania copmared to Reading, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Reading, Massachusetts could decrease to $29,145 in Reading, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Reading, Massachusetts vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 41.7% cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $29,145 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Reading, PA
than in Reading, Massachusetts

Reading, MA vs. Reading, PA

Compared to Reading, Reading is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

90.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.1% lower

Commute

4.9% lower

Health

30.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

20.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Reading, Massachusetts vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

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