Bloomington, Illinois vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 8.4% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,187 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
47% more expensive in Reading
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Reading, PA
Compared to Bloomington, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  47.2% higher
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower