Cost of Living Calculator - Reading, Massachusetts vs Fair Oaks, California


The cost of living in Fair Oaks, California is 10.2% cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,876 in Fair Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fair Oaks, California is cheaper than Reading, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Fair Oaks
than in Reading, Massachusetts
Reading, MA vs Fair Oaks, CA
Compared to Reading, Fair Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower

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