Cumberland, Maryland vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 22.5% more expensive than Cumberland, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $91,872 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Cumberland, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Cumberland, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Reading
than in Cumberland, Maryland
Cumberland, MD vs. Reading, PA
Compared to Cumberland, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  25.6% higher
  Health
  36.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher