Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Hertford, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hertford, North Carolina is 2.7% cheaper than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $48,656 in Hertford, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hertford, North Carolina is cheaper than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Hertford
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Hertford, NC
Compared to Reading, Hertford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower