Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 44.9% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $168,814 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Austin
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Reading, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  551.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher