Augusta, Maine vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 7.7% more expensive than Augusta, Maine.

You would need a salary of $64,632 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Augusta, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Augusta, Maine
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
54% more expensive in Reading
than in Augusta, Maine
Augusta, ME vs. Reading, PA
Compared to Augusta, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  54.5% higher
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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