Andover, MA vs Reading, MA

Andover is moderately more affordable than Reading, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Andover scores 141 compared to 152 for Reading, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Reading can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Andover is $1,422/month compared to $1,722/month in Reading — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Andover is more affordable at $719,900 median vs $741,100.

Median household income in Andover is $127,054 compared to $163,725 in Reading (-22.4%). While Reading is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Andover spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, more than the 12.6% in Reading.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.1°F vs 49.9°F). Reading receives more rainfall at 44.9" per year compared to 40.9" in Andover.