Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Reading, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Massachusetts is 2.7% more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,340 in Reading, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Massachusetts is more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Reading
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Reading, MA
Compared to Waltham, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower