Ellwood City, Pennsylvania vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 10.1% more expensive than Ellwood City, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $86,712 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Ellwood City, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Reading
than in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania
Ellwood City, PA vs. Reading, PA
Compared to Ellwood City, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  31.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher