Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Virginia vs Reading, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Reading, Massachusetts is 74.5% more expensive than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $87,244 in Reading, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Massachusetts is more expensive than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Reading
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs Reading, MA
Compared to Salem, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.5% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  237.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  38.1% higher
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% higher

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