Wellesley, Massachusetts vs. Reading, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Massachusetts is 35.1% cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $32,458 in Reading, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Massachusetts is cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Reading
than in Wellesley, Massachusetts
Wellesley, MA vs. Reading, MA
Compared to Wellesley, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher