Reading, Pennsylvania vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 12.0% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $167,973 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in United States
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Edison Township, NJ
Compared to Reading, Edison Township is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  308.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher