Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 6.9% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $10,694 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Houston
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Reading, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher