Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 32.5% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $194,738 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Columbia
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Reading, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  516.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher