Cost of Living Calculator - Reading, Massachusetts vs Worcester, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 31.4% cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,302 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Worcester
than in Reading, Massachusetts
Reading, MA vs Worcester, MA
Compared to Reading, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower

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