Cranston, Rhode Island vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 19.8% cheaper than Cranston, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $40,081 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Cranston, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Cranston, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Reading
than in Cranston, Rhode Island
Cranston, RI vs. Reading, PA
Compared to Cranston, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% lower
      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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  32.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% lower