Reading, Massachusetts vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 9.5% more expensive than Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $54,765 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Reading, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Seattle
than in Reading, Massachusetts
Reading, MA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Reading, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% higher
      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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.9% lower
  Commute
  31.8% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower