Cost of Living Calculator - Reading, Massachusetts vs Richmond, Virginia


The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 37.3% cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $31,364 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Richmond
than in Reading, Massachusetts
Reading, MA vs Richmond, VA
Compared to Reading, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower

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