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


The cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia is 45.5% cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $27,261 in Roanoke, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roanoke, Virginia is cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Roanoke
than in Reading, Massachusetts
Reading, MA vs Roanoke, VA
Compared to Reading, Roanoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.7% lower

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