Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 20.3% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $93,810 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Chicago
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Reading, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  304.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  39.6% higher
  Health
  23.7% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  8.5% higher
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