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Cost of Living Calculator - Reading, Pennsylvania vs Boston, Massachusetts

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 71.8% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $68,714 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Boston
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Reading, Boston is:
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  71.8% higher
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  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  963.7% higher
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  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  32.9% higher
  Health
  22.2% lower
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  Personal
  30.5% higher
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