Jefferson, New Jersey vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 11.7% cheaper than Jefferson, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $88,328 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Jefferson, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Reading
than in Jefferson, New Jersey
Jefferson, NJ vs. Reading, PA
Compared to Jefferson, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower