What is a pro or con of living in Reading, Massachusettscompared to Westborough, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 21% more expensive in Reading.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Westborough, Massachusetts should increase to $57,292 in Reading, Massachusetts (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.

WESTBOROUGH vs. READING
Cost of Living Comparison

Westborough, Massachusetts vs. Reading, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Massachusetts is 14.6% more expensive than Westborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $57,292 in Reading, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Westborough, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Reading, Massachusetts is more expensive than Westborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Reading
than in Westborough, Massachusetts

Westborough, MA vs. Reading, MA

Compared to Westborough, Reading is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

17.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.7% higher

Commute

5.9% higher

Health

8.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

16.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Westborough, Massachusetts vs. Reading, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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