Dearborn, Michigan vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 6.7% cheaper than Dearborn, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $69,984 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Dearborn, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Dearborn, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% cheaper in Reading
than in Dearborn, Michigan
Dearborn, MI vs. Reading, PA
Compared to Dearborn, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  41.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher