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


The cost of living in Fitchburg, Massachusetts is 13.4% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $85,080 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fitchburg, Massachusetts is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Fitchburg
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs Fitchburg, MA
Compared to Reading, Fitchburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  276.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% higher
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher

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