Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Escondido, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Escondido, California is 63.0% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $122,284 in Escondido, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Escondido, California is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
251% more expensive in Escondido
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Escondido, CA
Compared to Reading, Escondido is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.0% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  831.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher