What is a pro or con of living in West Reading, Pennsylvaniacompared to Chicago, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 31% cheaper in West Reading.

What salary do I need to live in West Reading, Pennsylvania copmared to Chicago, Illinois?

A salary of $60,000 in Chicago, Illinois could decrease to $47,654 in West Reading, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHICAGO vs. WEST READING
Cost of Living Comparison

Chicago, Illinois vs. West Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Reading, Pennsylvania is 20.6% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,654 in West Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Reading, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in West Reading
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs. West Reading, PA

Compared to Chicago, West Reading is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

44.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.7% higher

Commute

37.6% lower

Health

31.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Chicago, IL vs. West Reading, PA

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