Reading, MA Cost of Living


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Reading cost of living score
144.7
More expensive
44.7% higher
than the US average
13.5% higher
than the Massachusetts average
Reading, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 144.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 44.7% higher than the U.S. average and 13.5% lower than the average for Massachusetts.

Reading, MA

Housing costs in Reading?
A typical home costs $738,700, which is 118.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 32.5% more expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Reading costs $2,280 per month, which is 59.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 6.1% more than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Reading?
To live comfortably in Reading, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $141,480 for a family, and $75,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Reading?
Reading, MA boasts a relatively low cost of living compared to the rest of the state. The median home value in Reading is around $558,000, which is lower than the Massachusetts average of $497,300. Additionally, the cost of living index in Reading is around 128.7, while the Massachusetts average is 158.3. Finally, the median gross rent in Reading comes out to be around $1,740 per month, substantially lower than the state’s median of $2,051 per month. All in all, Reading offers a competitive and affordable cost of living for those seeking to move into the area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesReadingMassachusettsUnited States
  144.7127.5100.0
  111.8108.9100
  88.190.2100.0
  252.8175.0100.0
  $738,700$557,300$338,100
  107.4%112.9%100.0%
  104.3107.9100.0
  177.1147.9100.0

   100=National Average

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