Pickerington, Ohio vs. Reading, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Reading, Pennsylvania is 12.0% cheaper than Pickerington, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $43,990 in Reading, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Pickerington, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reading, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Pickerington, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Reading
than in Pickerington, Ohio
Pickerington, OH vs. Reading, PA
Compared to Pickerington, Reading is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower