Lexington, North Carolina vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 8.1% more expensive than Lexington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,056 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lexington, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
44% more expensive in Reading
than in Lexington, North Carolina
Lexington, NC vs. Reading, PA
Compared to Lexington, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  22.8% higher
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher