Houston, Texas vs. West Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Reading, Pennsylvania is 10.7% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,660 in West Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Reading, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in West Reading
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. West Reading, PA
Compared to Houston, West Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower