What is a pro or con of living in Reading, Pennsylvaniacompared to Springfield, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 14% cheaper in Reading.

What salary do I need to live in Reading, Pennsylvania copmared to Springfield, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Springfield, Massachusetts could decrease to $48,480 in Reading, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPRINGFIELD vs. READING
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 3.0% cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $48,480 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Reading
than in Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield, MA vs. Reading, PA

Compared to Springfield, Reading is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

65.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.4% lower

Commute

6.2% higher

Health

26.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, MA vs. Reading, PA

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