Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 12.8% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $56,376 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Reading
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Reading, PA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  44.2% higher
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher