Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Greensboro, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Greensboro, North Carolina is 7.4% cheaper than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $94,461 in Greensboro, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Greensboro, North Carolina is cheaper than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% cheaper in Greensboro
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Greensboro, NC
Compared to Reading, Greensboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher