Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Escanaba, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Escanaba, Michigan is 14.0% cheaper than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $86,002 in Escanaba, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Escanaba, Michigan is cheaper than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Escanaba
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Escanaba, MI
Compared to Reading, Escanaba is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% higher
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower