Kapaa, Hawaii vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 42.3% cheaper than Kapaa, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $40,381 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Kapaa, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Kapaa, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Reading
than in Kapaa, Hawaii
Kapaa, HI vs. Reading, PA
Compared to Kapaa, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% 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
  41.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.2% lower
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower