Elgin, Oklahoma vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 5.1% more expensive than Elgin, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $52,529 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Elgin, Oklahoma
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% more expensive in Reading
than in Elgin, Oklahoma
Elgin, OK vs. Reading, PA
Compared to Elgin, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher